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Job Opportunity: Kaiarahi/M?ori Student Coordinator:UniofOtagoJob description:Job DescriptionM?ORI HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UNIT (MHWDU)DIVISION of HEALTH SCIENCESM? te t?ma/About our team The University of Otago’s M?ori Health Workforce Development Unit (MHWDU) is passionate about increasing the number of M?ori in Aotearoa New Zealand’s health workforce. Our team deliver a range of recruitment, retention and achievement programmes that support current and future M?ori students into and through Health Sciences study. The MHWDU sits within K?hatu, Centre for Hauora M?ori, Division of Health Sciences and all activity is underpinned by M?ori values and frameworks. The MHWDU prioritises the professional development of its staff and actively encourages and supports staff members to pursue professional development opportunities. In taking on this function, you will be inducted and supported by a friendly team that values their colleagues and supports each other in their mahi. If you are passionate about supporting M?ori students, advancing M?ori educational results and M?ori health we want to hear from you! Te mahi/The function As the Kai?rahi/M?ori Student Coordinator you will be working on a range of programmes with a particular focus on the T? Tauira Hauora programme. You will support the retention and achievement of M?ori students in Health Sciences degree programmes by providing responsive academic and wellbeing support. The function will also support the delivery of other MHWDU programmes and teams activity where required. This position will include: » coordinating various events and academic tutorials; and » fostering whakawhanaungatanga with M?ori students across health sciences degrees, significant staff & community groups. K? p?keka me k? wheako/Your expertise and practice We are pursuing applications from self-directed, highly motivated, mature and well-organised individuals who are passionate about M?ori education/M?ori health development.You will also have: » Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise. » A strong grasp of Microsoft Office software, e.g., Word and Excel. » A full NZ driver’s licence. » A strong commitment to working in a kaupapa M?ori team. » The capability to work unsupervised. » Some flexibility for after-hours work (agreed in advance). » Proficiency in te reo M?ori me ?n? tikanga is desired but not essential. If you feel confident in fostering a culturally-responsive and safe environment that values and supports all M?ori students, we warmly encourage you to apply. P?roko/Further details This is a fixed-term position for one year. This is a flexible function suited to a recent graduate, or someone who has practice working with young adults, seeking part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) to full-time employment. Days and hours of work will be negotiated. Some after hours and weekend work will be required from time to time. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Tono/Application To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2300827 will close on Wednesday, 7 June 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. How to submit the application:https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2300 827Skills:
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