International Student Wellbeing Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The International Student Wellbeing Advisor is responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive wellbeing services for international students, with a focus on pastoral care, orientation, and accommodation. The role ensures high-quality, relationship-focused services for both internal and external stakeholders, aligning with Toi Ohomai’s obligations as a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (COP).
The appointing salary for this role will be between $68,000 up to $70,000, dependent on skills and experience.
The International Student Wellbeing Advisor is based in our Windermere Campus, Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga reporting to the International Services Manager and will be responsible for:
· Build and maintain high-quality, relationship-focused services for both internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing international student wellbeing.
· Provide support during peak times at Front Office reception while ensuring student care remains the top priority.
· Lead and coordinate orientation programs for new students as required.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in pastoral care and student support.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse ethnic groups and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong time management skills
• Advanced proficiency in computing, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Teams.
• Availability to be on-call responding to emergency calls on the 24/7 phone.
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Toi Ohomai Windermere (Tauranga), Toi Ohomai Mokoia (Rotorua).
Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
