Ngā mahi ahurei | About WestREAP

     WestREAP is a lifelong learning and community development organisation on a mission to enhance, promote, and provide learning opportunities for everyone!  We are looking for someone who believes in the right to education for all and in the power of learning to change someone’s life for the better.

     They need to be passionate about strengthening and growing communities through education, committed to the principles of manaakitanga, accessibility, inclusivity, empowerment (rangatiratanga) (governance, hospitality, and integrity) and responsiveness.  Collaboration, flexibility, equity, and environmental responsibility underpin their practices.

   

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role

    We’re recruiting an Engagement Coordinator to support the delivery of WestREAP’s Attendance Service in Westland -covering Hokitika and the wider Westland District. You’ll work with our Attendance Team Leader & schools working out of our Blaketown office as well as our main office in Hokitika.

    The Attendance Team functions to reduce barriers to attendance and improve engagement across schools in the West Coast region. You will be the boots on the ground, liaising closely with ākonga, their whānau, and kura, and coordinating wraparound support with social services. Your work will reflect WestREAP’s values of Manaakitanga, Accessibility, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Responsiveness.

     Hours are part-time and flexible, and we encourage all to apply.​

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Ngā tūranga mahi | What you’ll do

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and their whānau

• Work closely with schools to understand attendance concerns and agree clear next steps

• Support whānau to navigate barriers (e.g., routines, wellbeing, confidence, connection to supports)

• Advocate for students and whānau, coordinating with relevant agencies and community providers when additional wraparound support is needed (such as Work & Income, CAMHS, and Oranga Tamariki)

• Maintain clear, accurate case notes and contribute to service reporting

• Travel within your region to schools and whānau (work vehicle provided from office)

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

    You’re warm, grounded, and able to engage with people from all walks of life. You follow through, you communicate well, and you can hold boundaries while staying human.

    We’re looking for someone with:

• A full driver licence (required)

• Experience in community engagement, youth support, education support, social services, or similar

• Passion to deliver a necessary service to vulnerable ākonga (students)

• A strong “follow-through” approach to ensure ngā kiritaki (the clients) receive the support promised

• Confidence working independently, with good judgement and reliable admin habits

• An understanding of CRM systems, with prior experience in Salesforce a bonus.

• An understanding of te ao Māori and an ability to work in a way that supports whānau. Mana and connection is also valued.

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Rā katinga | Applications close

    The successful applicant must be a NZ citizen, resident or have the legal right to work in NZ full time.

As a dyslexia friendly organisation, we welcome applications via video or CV/Cover letter.

Applications close 5pm Friday 19th June. Applications will be processed as they are received with interviews occurring during this time.

    A work laptop and phone will be assigned to you upon appointment to the role.

Please email your CV and cover letter to attendance@westreap.org.nz. If you would like to get to know a bit more about the role before you apply, phone our Attendance Services Team Leader on 027 305 4606 to have a kōrero or to arrange a chat kanohi-ki-te-kanohi/face-to-face.

Full Position Description will also be available on request.

 

    Please note: Police vetting, referee, qualification and employment history checks are part of our employment process.