VACANCIES WITH HLC/LTTM
Administration Officer
Horowhenua Learning Centre/Life to the Max
Levin, Manawatu
Full time
Horowhenua Learning Centre/Life to the Max (HLC/LTTM) requires an experienced, skilled and motivated administration officer with at least 3-5 years’ experience, to provide first rate administrative, office, and client support at our Levin campus.
About us
We are a community trust which offers a wide range of social service, academic and employment programmes; partnering job seekers, students, clients and their whānau, in meeting their goals.
Our Admin team is right at the heart of this, and we are looking for another team member who is keen to be part of our mission – could this be you?
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader Administration and working closely with the wider team, this role is all about excellent administration support, reporting, compliance, reception enquiries, and offering calming and practical client support, such as navigating Study Link with a new, prospective student. You will need to be a self-starter, with a focus on people, and willing to get stuck in and help wherever needed. Shortlisted applicants will have:
Years of experience in office administration, real time information management, reporting & compliance, as well as face to face client support
Proven ability to mix collaborative work with the demands of your own share of ongoing client database management and related tasks, like funder reporting requirements, and helping others learn to manage systems and data integrity
You will also be used to having a portfolio, which can include things like property and fleet management, site and security, and/or HSW management
Excellent customer service, event management, and problem-solving skills
An eye for detail, high levels of accuracy, and calmness under pressure
A cheerful, honest, can-do attitude, and absolute discretion
Contributing to the team and caring about the quality of the service we provide is important to us, and we want it to be important to you too. We also know that you will never be bored!
Skills & Experience
The ability to work cross-culturally and communicate effectively with a broad range of people
Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to tikanga Māori, te reo and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Pre-employment screening including a police check and Oranga Tamariki screening is required, and a current, full NZ driver’s licence.
We offer a diverse, fun, friendly, and caring work environment with a supportive team.
If this role sounds like you, then APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter, which tells us about you and your fit for the role. Please, no robot letters!
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to careers@hlc.ac.nz
Applications close on 31 October 2024.
YOUTH MENTOR - ATTENDANCE
Life to the Max/Horowhenua Learning Centre
Levin, Manawatu
Full time
We are seeking a youth mentor who is passionate about inclusive education, and keen to support students aged 6 to 16 years, who are currently disengaged from school, to attend school regularly.
Are you a mentor who builds positive and effective relationships with young people?
Are you relatable and committed?
Are you able to organise yourself, information, and online reporting, and work independently?
If you answered YES, then this role could be for you!
WHO WE ARE
HLC/Life to the Max is a community organisation with a wide spectrum of social service, education and employment programmes. We work in partnerships, such as with students and their whānau to support Tamariki and Rangatahi to realise their full potential and create their future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is in Attendance Services within our Social Services team (Life to the Max). Our Attendance Mentors predominantly work with schools to manage attendance with an aim to achieve a sustainable return to school for students who are currently disengaged, and enable solutions towards better engagement in education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with schools and manage a full caseload of referrals in a timely manner, connecting with students and whānau to create a back-to-school plan.
Liaise and refer effectively with key service providers and statutory agencies which collaborate to help create sustainable plans of re-engagement.
Ensure timely and regular communication with schools on all referred students.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Previous experience working in partnership with young people /whānau
Experience in implementing effective strengths-based interventions and supports for young people and their whānau
Ability to apply theoretical concepts and professional knowledge to your day-to-day delivery and communications
Knowledge of local networks, social support systems and local community resources is really important – and collaborating, to help build supports for Tamariki, Rangatahi and their whanau
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer literacy across Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience using data platforms such as client management systems is advantageous (but not required of computer-literate, fast learners)
Ability to work cross-culturally and communicate effectively with a broad range of people
Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to tikanga Māori, te reo and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
A pre-employment police and safety check, including full vetting in accordance with Vulnerable Children requirements is required for this role – and a current, full NZ driver’s licence is essential.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Enjoy being part of a supportive and engaged team
Work within a dynamic organisation with many wraparound services
Commitment to ongoing supervision and professional development
Wellbeing benefit and additional summer holiday and birthday leave
To discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact Delphi Winters, Manager, Life to the Max on 06 368 1095 or email delphi.winters@lttm.org.nz
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to careers@hlc.ac.nz
Applications close 31st October 2024
ADULT EDUCATION TRAINER
Horowhenua
Education & Training
Contract
Are you a dynamic, passionate and resourceful tutor or trainer? We require Adult Educators based in the Horowhenua region.
WHO WE ARE
We are a community trust which offers a wide range of social service, academic and employment programmes, partnering job seekers, students, clients and their whānau, in meeting their goals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our work increases, we require more tutors/trainers for our workplace-based programmes. Primarily this is for our Workplace Literacy and Numeracy funded programmes but may also be for our Intensive Literacy programme.
Workplace programmes generally run for about 10-40 weeks delivering sessions of approximately 2-4 hours per week, per programme. Programmes can be delivered on-site. Trainers can work as little as 2 hours per week or up to 20 hours depending on funding availability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
work to deliver on specifically scoped goals on bespoke workplace literacy and numeracy projects.
maintain accurate attendance records and compile administrative tasks as per HLC/LTTM policies and procedures.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
experience tutoring either in the workplace or at Levels 1 to 3 in a community or tertiary setting
to hold (or be working towards) the National or New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NCALNE) OR an equivalent qualification
a passion for supporting people to build their knowledge and skills
have knowledge and confidence in tutoring in the areas of communication, English Language, leadership, H&S, digital (computing skills and software) and/or financial literacy
It would be beneficial if you:
have experience using the national literacy and numeracy for adults’ assessment tool (LNAAT)
hold 4098 or have had experience assessing with unit standards.
If you are looking for contract work and the role sounds like you, then please apply via seek and attach a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role. Attention: Sarah Rutter-Smith – Programme Manager
A full pre-employment safety check and police vet in accordance with Vulnerable Children regulations and a current, full driver’s licence are required for this role.
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Full time position/ Horowhenua area
Are you an individual who has a passion for supporting people to reach their employment focused goals?
Are you relatable and enthusiastic?
Are you able to organise yourself and work independently?
If you answered YES then this role could be for you!
WHO WE ARE
HLC/Life to the Max is a community trust with campuses in Horowhenua, Kapiti and Palmerston North and Wairarapa. Our teams support people and their whanāu achieve better life and educational outcomes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role requires you to work with Ministry of Social Development clients to place them into employment or higher education. This will include on-going in work support. You will be competent in assisting clients with CV’s and Cover letters, interview skills and working beside them to overcome barriers to employment and other related skills.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Effective communication, administration and interpersonal skills including good computer literacy skills for record management.
Ability to network with local employers to build and maintain relationships and understand the local job market.
Excellent time management and able to prioritise workloads and meet targets on time.
Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to tikanga Māori, te reo and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
A full pre-employment safety check and police vet in accordance with Vulnerable Children regulations and a current, full driver’s licence are required for this role.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Enjoy being part of a supportive and engaged team
Work within a dynamic organisation dedicated to serving the community
Well being package and additional birthday and Trust leave
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Jo Robinson, Employment Programmes Manager, on 0800 3681095 or email jo@hlc.ac.nz
A position description is available in the attached link.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to careers@hlc.ac.nz
Kai Tiaki Tikanga me nga Kawa a Iwi
Cultural Advisor
Horowhenua Learning Centre/Life to the Max / Levin, Manawatū
Hours are flexible, to fit the right candidate (e.g. 2-3 days per week if the successful candidate wanted part time work rather than full time).
Mentor - trusted advisor - collaborator
Horowhenua Learning Centre/Life to the Max (HLC/LTTM) is looking for a cultural advisor to join our team and advise, guide and inspire us in our cultural competence journey. Could this be you?
About us
We are a community trust offering social services, educational and employment programmes, to partner people across our community, in their life and work goals.
About the role
Reporting to the Culture & Operations Manager and working closely with the wider team, this role is key to the development of confidence and positive engagement; across our work, and underpinning our people- and community-directed work and outcomes. You will need to be a people-person, patient, and inspirational, and have:
A high level of fluency in Te Reo Māori and Nga Tikanga Māori; and a proven record of developing other adults in this, (beginners through to advanced)
Strong iwi local connections
Ability to build positive relationships with iwi, and other cultural community groups
An in depth understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to educate others in its foundational importance for Aotearoa, and our life and work
Strong written, verbal communication, MS Office and presentation skills
High level of interpersonal skills and mana-enhancing communication through relationship management, influencing, advocacy and negotiation skills
Willingness to undergo the full pre-employment screening required in accordance with the Vulnerable Children’s Act
A full driver’s licence is also expected of all HLC/LTTM employees.
Contributing to the team and caring about the quality of the service we provide is important to us, and we want it to be important to you too. This role is suited to someone who is:
Calm, patient, inclusive and collegial, with strong connections across our community
Able to build strong relationships across the HLC/LTTM whanau, community, and stakeholder groups
Results-driven and conscious always of the big picture and the goals that are set, (and sharing an eye to those still beyond current reach).
Pre-employment screening including a police check is required, and a current, full driver’s licence is required for HLC/LTTM roles.
We offer a fun, friendly, and caring work environment with a supportive team.
If this role sounds like you, then please APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter, telling us a bit about you and your fit for the role.