Aukaha - Youth Engagement Services

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori 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 enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Role: Permanent Full Time
Location: Māngere or Whāngarei 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: $114,581 - $171,871

The Aukaha – Youth Engagement Services provides strategic leadership and oversight of youth focused education pathways and services within their takiwā. In this role you will:

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of regionally delivered youth-focused delivery
• Ensure the implementation of services meet the unique needs of rangatahi and their whānau
• Provide strategic oversight for the design, delivery, and quality assurance of youth education initiatives
• Builds trust and team cohesion by setting clear direction for team and individual kaimahi
• Regional-level authority over planning, kaimahi, and resource allocation

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Tertiary qualification at Level 7 or above in Education, Youth Development, Māori Development, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership, Management, or Applied Social Practice (desirable).
• 7 years’ experience in a senior leadership or management role within youth education, tertiary education, or the social/education services sector.
• Proven experience in obtaining and managing third party service contracts along with managing the implementation of a service delivery strategy

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

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

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

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