Job Type: Full-time

Job Description1 x Permanent PositionStart December 2026 / January 2027Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)Based in a Te Kura tari (office) in: Masterton, Hastings, Wairoa, Gisborne, Rotorua, Tauranga or Hamilton.Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this positionAs a Secondary Tertiary Advisor, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and administration of STAR course opportunities to Te Kura fulltime and Young Adult secondary school aged ākonga. Additionally, you will:Liaise with multiple stakeholders ensuring ākonga best interests are serviced while maintaining a mentoring approach.Work to implement strategies to support participation of Māori and Pacific ākonga in programmesEnsure that effective systems and plans are developed across the teamKo koe tēnei | About youTo be successful in this role, you'll bring your knowledge and experience of working with young people, Polytechnics and Private Training Establishments together with an understanding of the National Qualifications Framework.You will have experience in working with youth or the transition from school to work or further study, together with a good understanding of online teaching systems and learning environments and proven administration experience.The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make sound decisions to ensure tasks are completed within time and to the required standard.Ko wai mātou | About UsTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school.



We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.Our vision is to enable our students (ākonga) to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our ValuesAt Te Kura, we live by our values:Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and careWhanaungatanga — building relationships and belongingTika — acting fairly and honestlyĀkonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we makeMe pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyIf this sounds like you, and you are looking to join a forward thinking, innovative organisation, we'd like to hear from you, so click apply now!Applications must be submitted through our careers portal.

Applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in Current Zealand.Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or contact Kathryn Smith, Youth Transitions Lead on (phone hidden).If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email [email protected] close at 11.59pm on Monday, 23 November 2026

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