Pathways Coordinator
Position Title: Pathways Coordinator
Location: Rotorua
Team: Pathways and Partnerships
Position Type: Permanent, full time
Remuneration: $56,000 - $74,600 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
The Pathways Coordinator supports the delivery of learner pathway initiatives that connect rangatahi with education and future opportunities. Working closely with schools, kura, communities, and internal teams, this role coordinates secondary–tertiary pathway programmes, strengthens partnerships, and supports smooth transitions into tertiary education. As part of a collaborative team, you will help improve outcomes for youth by managing programme logistics, data, and reporting, while contributing to innovative engagement and communication approaches that are inclusive, responsive, and future‑focused.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate pathway programmes (STAR, Gateway, Trades Academy)
• Manage stakeholder meetings, logistics, and programme delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and kura
• Monitor, analyse, and report on pathway engagement data
• Support teaching teams to enable positive learner transitions
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• Experience in coordination or administration roles
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence working with data, reporting, and systems
• Understanding of equity and inclusive practice
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori success
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
