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Job Opportunity: Pasifika Engagement Adviser:Victoria University of WellingtonJob description:Job Description» Are you looking for a position that can help make a difference to the success and retention of Pasifika students undertaking a Law degree?» Do you have a degree, and practice dealing with Pacific people? » Do you enjoy working in a culturally diverse, collaborative and engaging environment? M? Te Herenga Waka – About our University Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our t?rangawaewae, Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university. Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustaincapability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai m?tauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga. K?rero m? te t?ranga – About the function T?lofa lava, m?l? e lelei, kia orana, fakaalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, kia ora. Te?Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pasifika Engagement Adviser to join the Pasifika Student Success team in the Office of the adjunct Vice-Chancellor Pasifika. We are seeking to appoint a person to this function that will be predominantly located in the Faculty of Law. This is a permanent full-time function. Reporting to the Manager, Pasifika Student Success team, you will work largely with the academic and professional staff inthe Law faculty, and provide direct support to Pasifika students. You will undertake activities that increase the engagement of students, and ensure that Pasifika students are receiving all the support they need to succeed. Your work with the Faculty and using established methods of holistic support practices, and academic support programmes, means that your work will contribute to both the achievement and continuing retention of Pasifika students in the Law programme. This is a high profile and high value function, and Victoria is committed to improving the results for Pasifika students. This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) may involve regular evening work. This will be discussed and confirmed with the prosperous applicant upon appointment. ? p?manawa – About you The Pasifika Student Success team operates in a culturally responsive manner to support both students and faculty staff, and We are seeking for someone who has high levels of cultural competence, preferably with an LLB degree. Your expertise of the challenge of studying at university, coupled with your competence in dealing with Pacific cultural issues will make you ideal for this position. Although a Law degree is highly desirable, other significant practice and expertise can be considered. If you are a good communicator with flexibility, enthusiasm and desire to support the academic achievement of Pasifika students studying Law at Te?Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, this may be the opportunity you are looking for. function Description Contact details for vacancy:?If you have any questions regarding this function please get in touch with Aaron Nonoa, Manager Pasifika Student Success (Aaron.Nonoa@vuw.ac.nz) but candidates should follow all steps listed below. Important – Application steps and information For candidates who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand:https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19. Download and complete the University Application Form. Click the apply now button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form. Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to?erecruit@vuw.ac.nz?stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. Applications close Sunday, 19 September 2021. Reference 1553. How to submit the application:To apply for this function please do so via the link -https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZHNvbWVydmlsbGUuNjM1OTMuMTAxM0B2dXduei5hcGx pdHJhay5jb20 Applications close Sunday, 19 September 2021.Skills:
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