Kaimahi, Manaaki Whenua

Kaimahi, Manaaki Whenua

1.0 FTE Permanent, Full time

Ōtaki Campus

An exciting opportunity has become available for the right applicant to give expression to kaitiakitanga within Te Whare Manaaki Whenua at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, based in Ōtaki. This is a busy role ensuring the facilities including buildings, lawn and gardens are maintained and presented to an exceptional standard at Te Wānanga o Raukawa or at other locations off campus, when required as well as providing support to the Waste Management team.

 

The ideal candidate for this role should:

 

  • Hold relevant trade qualifications and/or relevant experience in the field.
  • Be confident orally and with written Reo in a style suited to the intended audience.
  • Be able to take direction well.
  • Be able to work well within the team environment.
  • Be able to manage own workload to meet deadlines.
  • Be a clear communicator in English.
  • Be knowledgeable of Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, the ART Confederation and the origins of Te Wānanga o Raukawa and able to explain this to staff students and others who are in contact with the organisation.
  • Able and willing to perform a wide range of tasks, some with competing demands, to achieve excellence.
  • Be able to multitask to ensure completion of work by required timeframe.
  • Be able to cope well with stressful situations.
  • Be able to apply consistency to maintenance tasks to ensure accuracy.
  • Be reliable and friendly in approach always. 


 

Applications close: Sunday 23rd July 2023, 5pm


For further information or to apply for this role contact:

 

Dionne Seng, Kaihautū Te Whare Tiaki Rawa

E. Dionne.seng@twor-otaki.ac.nz

P. 06 3649011 xtn 757


  • More Information about the Role

    To be successful in this role you will give expression through the following kaupapa:


    Rangatiratanga

    • To ensure that all facilities, specifically buildings, and including grounds lawns and gardens located at Te Wānanga o Raukawa or off campus are presented to an exceptional standard and well maintained as reasonably directed by the Kaihautū Manaaki Whenua.
    • To gain a basic working knowledge of Te Wānanga o Raukawa and be able to convey this information with all students, staff, visitors and guests.
    • To liaise with key personnel to ensure Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance at Te Wānanga o Raukawa is continually enhanced and maintained to a high standard.
    • Manage workload with competing demands
    • To develop effective teamwork and mutual values, and provide respect and support to all staff, students and guests of Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
    • Ensure effective communication with other parts of Te Wānanga o Raukawa to achieve smooth and efficient operations.


    Kotahitanga

    • Behaviour is consistent with the kaupapa
    • Represent the best interests of staff at all times
    • Attend and contribute to staff hui, and any other hui where your attendance has required by the Kaihautū 
    • Establish and maintain positive working relationships 

    Ūkaipotanga

    • Engage in and complete studies each year
    • Be committed to further study and completing each year

    Wairuatanga

    • Encourage and support karakia at meetings and other places where appropriate
    • Contribute willingly to a positive work environment

    Kaitiakitanga

    • Ensure day to day activity is efficient and effective 
    • Represent the Wānanga appropriately within the community and with other organisations
    • Always conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Kaupapa 
    • Ensure all resources of Te Wānanga o Raukawa are used appropriately and any fault or damage is reported to the Pūkenga Matua or Kaihautū immediately 
    • Maintain regular working hours on campus and when requested by the Pūkenga Matua be available when students are in noho
    • the departmental equipment and stationary resources are maintained

    Manaakitanga

    • Efficiently carry out duties to ensure a minimal disruption to staff, students and visitors.
    • Create and maintain positive relationships 
    • Provide clear and accurate information to Kaihautū about the maintenance services and programmes. 
    • Develop and maintain positive relationships with facility customers and user groups.
    • Encourage and respond to customer feedback, seeking assistance from Kaihautū when required.
    • Ensure kaupapa and in line with the Theory and Understanding of Wānanga.
    • Provide effective maintenance services that considers other Te Wānanga o Raukawa staff as internal customers.  
    • Deliver high quality maintenance service and encourage others to do likewise

    Whanaungatanga

    • Encourage and support ART participation
    • Practise kanohi ki te kanohi where possible

    Te Reo

    • Show competence in and continue to develop written and oral skills in te reo
    • Encourage all staff, students and others with their studies and confidence in te reo

    Applications will be immediately assessed and all applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.


    Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted and interviewed.



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