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The BUSY School – New Zealand
The BUSY School NZ Limited (TBSNZ) is a Charter School offering alternative education for students in Years 11-13 who have disengaged from traditional schooling. At TBSNZ, students re-engage in education to complete senior school while gaining a head start into employment through vocational training pathways that form part of their curriculum. The school offers a supportive environment where students complete school subjects and vocational education and training studies meet the requirements of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and progress towards employment or further education and training outcomes.
The BUSY School have expanded with campuses opening in Auckland to provide a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with support that increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.
Job Description
About the position...
Join The BUSY School in opening our newest campus in Auckland! The Cultural Liaison Officer plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students, staff, and the school community. This role focuses on bridging cultural gaps, promoting understanding, and ensuring that the diverse cultural backgrounds of students are respected and celebrated within the school setting. The officer will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and community organizations to enhance cultural awareness, support student wellbeing, and improve educational outcomes.
This role is permanent full time. A mutually suitable start date will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Employee Benefits…
Competitive, above award salary; Circa $63k
3.5% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
Training and Professional development commitment
Career progression and internal transfer opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
A background in education, social sciences, cultural studies, or a related field.
Must be able to meet the Safety Check requirements as specified in the Children’s Act 2014, including regular Police vetting.
Ideally holding a full driver’s license
Ability to obtain a National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes
Effective interpersonal skills as evidence by the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Previous experience in a school setting, community engagement, or cultural liaison work.
Proficient in Te Reo Māori and/or Pasifika languages.
Strong understanding of New Zealand’s diverse cultures, including Māori and Pacific Island history and customs.
Next steps...
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
