The Wintec Team
You and the Wintec Team
You’ll be part of the team at Wintec, which aims to strengthen the community on many levels (ki te whakakaha i te iwi hāpori mā te ara matauranga, rangahau arā umanga whanakenga). Your qualifications and industry experience will help us provide the best education, the most modern facilities and the latest technology to students locally, nationally and worldwide.
Connected to the World
You’ll also help Wintec stay connected to business and the community so our students can gain on-the-job experience and graduate work ready. We’ll support you to enhance your own qualifications and experience, extend your skill sets and expand your industry and educational connections locally and globally.
Working at Wintec
If you enjoy the challenge of new ideas, the satisfaction of a job well done and the success that comes with great teamwork, you’ll love working at Wintec!
Role Purpose
- Provides targeted, holistic support for students enrolled in the programme
- Creates a nurturing environment that fosters an awareness of self and identity
- Connects students to wider support networks
- Navigates students through the programme and progression into higher levels of study
Employment Details
Location / The appointee will be based at Rotokauri campus,but may be required to work at other sites.
Reports to / Team Manager
Remuneration
(An indication ONLY) / $51,500 to $67,600 per annum
Band / Band 4 ($51,500 - $67,600)
Direct reports / nil
Financial authority / nil
Functional relationships
Internal / Academic Staff
Administration Staff
Department Managers
Team Managers/Team Leaders/Coordinators
External / Business / Industry / Community
Government agencies
Students
SAWIT
Accountable for / Successful when
Relationships
/ Key contact for internal and external parties involved in all programmes, including offsite.
Makes a conscious effort to be an effective role model for thinking and practice.
Develops and maintains supportive relationships with and between learners by ensuring a culturally and emotionally safe learning environment.
Confidently engages with students in developing behavioural expectations and ensuring professional boundaries are maintained.
Maintains a relationship with the student, where appropriate, as they progress into higher levels of study at Wintec.
Liaises with community networks to access support for students where appropriate.
Has an understanding of boundaries and not getting too involved in students' problems, but instead empowering them to take control and problem solve challenges as they arise.
Identifies, develops and maintains effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that benefit and support students.
Support / Student support is customised to student needs by cohort.
Assists with student queries and /or difficulties.
Student support processes are efficient and aligned with relevant programme/project and Wintec requirements.
Students have awareness of student support services, both internal and external, and how to effectively access these.
Collaborates and communicates across departments as required to support students towards achievement
Effective customised support resources are available for students, and adapted as needs change.
Encourages students to become aware of the potential for learning from one another and the benefits of working in groups
Provides an inclusive learning environment which caters to the needs of all learners including migrants, Maori, youth and International students.
Creates an environment that allows students to support each other and learn from each other.
Recognises and addresses pressure points (both inside and outside Wintec) and empowers the student to manage these pressure points in a healthy way.
Identifies and applies the best approach and practice for supporting students.
Contributes positively to improved student retention, outcomes and results, progression, and increased re-enrolments.
Provides support towards students' holistic needs, including motivational discussions, learning pathways and career development plans
Identifies behavioural fluctuations that occur during adolescence and uses behaviour management strategies to manage these within the learning environment.
Raises students' self awareness, knowledge and appreciation of their skills, values and beliefs.
Proactively seeks out at-risk learners, coordinates and implements customised support plans in conjunction with tutors
Reporting and Student Feedback / Encourages students to reflect on their own intentions, behaviour and practice, and to develop effective skills for lifelong learning.
Documents contact in relation to students, in centralised database
Participates in teaching team and Programme Committee meetings as required.
Makes efficient use of Wintec-based technologies to complete administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Monitors and coordinates an attendance plan in collaboration with the tutor/s and administration staff.
Proactively gathers, collates, analyses and communicates student and stakeholder feedback.
Escalates potential risks or issues, where appropriate.
Academic Support / Provides learning support for students and develops learning programmes on an individual and group basis using flexible modes of delivery with a focus on Pasifika learners and ways of learning.
Identifies learning support needs for students and arranges appropriate action.
Prepares, develops and identifies learning resources to support students and to meet their needs as required.
Provides tutorials and workshops with appropriate departments to assist students as required.
Models sound educational practice.
Health and safety management accountabilities are understood and applied. Individual and staff H&S outcome and objectives are reviewed at least annually. / Significant hazards in the area of responsibility are identified, documented and reviewed annually or as new hazards emerge.
Significant hazards are eliminated, isolated and/or risk minimised.
Staff in the area of responsibility are involved in the hazard management process.
Relevant H&S training is identified and completed for key staff and those with specific job/training requirements.
Work accidents and incidents are reported as soon as possible after occurrence; investigation reports are completed and recommendations considered.
Wintec culture / Observes Wintec’s mission, strategies, priorities and values in all activities.
Follows all Wintec policies and procedures and legislative obligations.
Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO).
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Wintec’s mission, strategies, priorities and values.
Promotes equity and diversity in the workplace; builds mutual trust; and treats staff equitably, transparently, fairly and in a culturally appropriate manner.
Undertakes continuous improvement and development of systems, procedures and service to ensure Wintec maintains and develops its position as a leading provider of vocational education and training.
Other duties / Performs other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Our Values
Working Together
Mahi tahi / We work collaboratively within and outside our organisation. We form partnerships, openly communicate, share expertise and try new things.
Challenge and Innovation
Whakaaro whānui / We are leaders, so we challenge ourselves and others to look for ways to do things better and to embrace innovation and achievement.
Customer Focus
Manaaki tangata / Students, employers and colleagues in the organisation are all our customers. We drive our organisation from their needs, and act with purpose, creativity and energy to exceed their expectations.
Valuing People
Whakamana i te tangata / We treat everyone with courtesy and respect, without prejudice and valuing different perspectives. We involve and listen to others, and recognise them for their contribution; always acting with integrity.
Taking Ownership
Kia tika / We are all responsible for the overall success of our organisation, and are accountable for our actions and results. We make quality decisions based on sound information and we learn from our mistakes in a ‘no blame’ culture.
Improvement and Opportunity
Kia tupu, kia hua / We are committed to setting high standards and continually improving what we do. We are passionate about extending opportunities to students, employers and the wider community.
Competency Specification
Education / training / A degree qualification or equivalent experience.
Administrative skills, including a reasonable standard of computer literacy.
An adult teaching qualification desirable.
Experience / Previous pastoral care experience in the tertiary sector, including working with youth, Maori and Pasifika, and adults returning to study.
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of at-risk students (especially youth) and effective engagement strategies.
Typical knowledge, skills and attributes / Able to exercise judgement in problem solving.
Ability to be innovative, to question the status quo and to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to use initiative.
Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to resolve issues and meet agreed outcomes.