Advisor – Tauira Recruitment

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are in search of a Kaitohutohu – Whakauru Tauira (Advisor – Tauira Recruitment) who is passionate about education and has a talent for engaging with people and promoting meaningful opportunities. We are looking for someone who wants to connect and inspire future tauira to embark on their learning journey with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

In this role, you will drive recruitment efforts by promoting Te Wānanga o Aotearoa’s programmes and services. You will engage with communities and stakeholders to promote our programmes, while developing and executing recruitment strategies, campaigns, and events. You will also manage and utalise CRM tools to track and convert leads into enrolements and support tauira. Strengthening relationships with key partners and aligning efforts with national strategies will be essential.

Mōu | About you

The ideally candidate will be a motivated professional with a strong background in marketing, recruitment, or education. You thrive in relationship-building and have a strategic mindset when it comes to outreach and engagement.

You will also bring with you:

• Diploma in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Marketing, Recruitment, or an education-related role
• A full, clean drivers’ license
• Excellent promotional and marketing skills to engage diverse audiences
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft applications
• Sound understanding of Māori imagery and its appropriate usage
• Experience with CRM systems

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz