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Job Opportunity: Youth and Community Development Representative – Pacific:HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionYouth and Community Development Representative – Pacific FocusCity Campus Full time, permanent » Passion for education and working with young people » Promote and deliver the Ara practice » Organise and present at events Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education all over the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented staff, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the function they play in our students’ success. The Engagement team is part of the broader Customer practice and Engagement Division, which draws together the many aspects of student support and engagement across the organisation in order to achieve an integrated and collaborative institutional response to all prospective, current and past students. Teams work collaboratively across the Division and institution to enhance the overall student practice, student wellbeing and academic and vocational success. Information technology is the responsibility of the Division to facilitate specialist interventions to support target groups in line with the Ara strategic goals and key Government targets, including M?ori, Pacific peoples, Youth (under 25 years), International and refugee and migrant students. The function We are seeking for someone to join the team as ‘Youth and Community Development Representative – Pacific Focus’ You will be the connection between Ara and prospective students, particularly Pacific youth, playing a key part in promoting and delivering the full Ara practice through a range of innovative direct engagement activities all over New Zealand. Your focus will be on meeting organisational recruitment targets with a focus on increasing Pacific participation. To do this you will work with young people in schools clubs, churches organisations and youth agencies to inform them about Ara and the wide variety of study options and support services available to them. You will ensure your targeted recruitment activity is aligned with significant cultural protocols. In this function you will share your passion for education, presenting, inspiring and motivating others. A connection and expertise of Ara is desirable and you will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering the vision and values of Ara. You will have strong networks and connections with teachers, groups, community leaders, organisations and others who work closely with Pacific youth. You will need to be available for travel outside Christchurch for specific periods of time during the year and be able to work some evenings and weekends to attend events and expos. expertise/practice: » Tertiary level qualification or equivalent practice. » practice working with young people within the Pacific community » Strong networks and connections within local and regional Pacific communities » Strong presentations expertise » An emphasis on customer service » A “can and will do” attitude » Enthusiastic about promoting our programmes » Excellent organisational and time management expertise » Work well in a team and at times under pressure You will also have a friendly, positive and engaging approach, and thrive in a busy function within a proactive and dynamic team. You will also have a full current New Zealand driver’s licence. Benefits We offer and encourage professional and skill development. Enjoy excellent employment conditions, a great central city location and access to modern on-site facilities including Gym/Recreation Centre with free staff yoga and group fitness sessions, Library, Visions on Campus Restaurant, two Childcare Centres and a Health Centre. How to submit the application:To apply We accept applications via our online application system. For a job description and/or to apply online please visithttp://www.ara.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-araIf you have any queries in relation to the vacancy or application process, Contact Us by the People and Culture team viaPeopleandCulture@ara.ac.nzor 03 940 8623. Emailed applications will not be considered. Applications closeon Friday, 17 September 2021. To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 5960SKSkills:
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