Kairuruku Pia | Internship Coordinator, PACE Programme

Ako ā-Mahi | Work-Integrated Learning Hub
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Are you passionate about student outcomes, and have exceptional intrapersonal skills?

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kairuruku Pia. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) Programme is seeking a talented individual who is passionate about engaging industry and community partners in the development of authentic workplace projects for students on intern placements. This role is both externally and internally facing, building awareness of the Programme as well as being responsible for its smooth day-to-day operation. Coordination, administration, and management of the internship placements are also key to the role.   

You will work with a range of people and develop strong relationships including WIL Hub and UC Careers team members, wider UC colleagues and partner organisations, in order to better prepare UC students for the world of work.  Your exceptional engagement skills will see you promoting and growing awareness of the Programme.

Mōu | Who You Are
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate experience in a coordination, programme or project management role with exceptional organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, including:

• development and management of stakeholder relationships
• the ability to think creatively and flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment to create solid projects meaningful to both students and partners
• exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines, and escalate when appropriate
• promotional and marketing skills, are preferred
• ability to work independently as well collaboratively as an effective team member, contributing to an environment of respect, transparency, and participation
• excitement about and experience in using and managing database systems on a daily basis, including CRMs
• knowledge of the tertiary education sector and experience mentoring or supporting students, would be an advantage.

We are looking for a proactive team player - if you are self-motivated, innovative and have an adaptable attitude with the above skills - please apply today!

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work within a dynamic Ako ā-Mahi teamwho advocate for successful ākonga | student outcomes, especially preparing students for their future working lives - is at the heart of everything the team does. The WIL Hub has been established to lead the critical strategic approach to work-integrated learning at UC. The Programme is a critical component of the WIL Hub seeking to provide high quality WIL experiences, and equity of access to these experiences for students.  The WIL Hub also works closely with UC Careers team.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ .

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: Sunday 22 September 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place at the end of September.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.