In-Reach Co-ordinator - Christchurch

• Permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE)
• Flexible working environment
• Join a team who are passionate about the work they do!

ABOUT US / MŌ MĀTOU

At Ko Taku Reo we work to provide teaching support and resources to help New Zealand’s Deaf and hard of hearing children reach their academic potential as well as nurture their social and emotional wellbeing and help them form their own identity. You will be joining a nationwide team and you will share their passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to the Deaf and hard of hearing students and their whānau we support. 

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

In this part-time, Christchurch based role, the In-Reach Co-ordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely co-ordination of all in-reach courses in Christchurch.  These include immersion courses, assessment visits, pre-school courses, or any other in-reach that is planned by the Teaching and Learning area of the school.

ABOUT YOU / MŌ KOE

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive, positive, and results-oriented person able to deliver a high level of planning and administration support. The ability to carefully plan, organise and co-ordinate across many areas of the school is vital.  A strong understanding of health and safety will be essential to ensure the safety of the students and their families while receiving in-reach.

An affinity with and understanding of Deaf culture and NZSL proficiency would be preferred as strong communication skills will be essential to this role.

YOU WILL HAVE / KEI A KOE

• Proven experience in a similar senior co-ordination and administration role, with experience in Education an advantage
• An approachable and inclusive demeanour
• The ability to understand the demands of a fast-paced and changing organisation 
• Strong understanding of communicator requirements in a diverse organisation
• Proven ability to liaise and maintain relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU / HEI AHA HE PAI TĒNEI MAHI MĀU? 

• A broad and challenging role with diversity and freedom to make your mark 
• Learning and development opportunities 
• The chance to help shape a unique organisation with learners at the centre of all we do 
• Free parking at our beautiful campus in Sumner

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you are interested in joining a passionate and hardworking team where you can help make a positive impact, please apply below with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to work with us.

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for an interview will be considered for this position.  We may look to interview prior to closing.  Applications close 5pm, Friday 1 July 2022.

Please note, it is preferred that all school-based teaching and non-teaching staff will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.