Relationship Coordinator

Te Kura

Christchurch
Contract
Full-time

13 days ago

Job DescriptionFixed Term / Secondment (September/October 2025 - May 2026)Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)Based in ChristchurchKo wai mātou | About UsTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including young adult and adult learners. Our vision is to enable our ākonga (students) to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.We are leaders in online pedagogical approaches and innovative in ways that engage students and connect with them to achieve their educational and personal goals.Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:We are looking for an innovative and inspirational person who will support and co-ordinate our engagement and manage on-going effective relationships with internal and external partners and agencies.As the Relationship Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact and will ensure continued and effective communication between external parties and the school. You are passionate about making a difference, willing to learn, innovate, work collaboratively, and build effective relationships. This position also involves travel and some overnight stays.Ko koe tēnei | About you:The successful Relationship Coordinator will have a reputation for being empathetic, a superb problem solver, is not fazed by the unexpected, is positive and proactive, forms and sustains enduring and respectful relationships.The successful candidate will ideally have the following:

Proven effective relationship management skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
High attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft office skills
Excellent organisation skills

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our ValuesAt Te Kura, our values shape how we do things every day, guiding our decisions and actions to support not only ākonga but also the mahi and relationships that make this possible:

Manaaki | How We Show Up To manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.

Whanaungatanga | How We Team Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.

Tika | How We Practise Tika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.

Ākonga at the Centre Our ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyIf you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange).If you still have any additional questions, please contact Carl Scurr, Kaiako – Team Leader, Southern via emailFor any issues with the application process, please contactApplications close 5pm on Friday, 12 September 2025

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