At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, our mahi across the organisation is aligned to supporting pēpi and whānau to thrive. If you are an experienced administrator and looking to be part of a team delivering education in healthcare - we have a great role for you.

In this permanent Education Coordinator role, you will predominantly support our education team with administering their education programmes. We are able to consider applicants based in Auckland or Wellington, and can consider a 4 day or 5 day working week.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Reporting to the National Clinical Education Lead, this key role supports the smooth delivery of education programmes and professional development initiatives across the organisation. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring that both internal and external stakeholders are well-supported and informed. A strong customer service approach is at the heart of this role.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing enrolments, tracking programme progress, coordinating webinars, and maintaining learning resources on internal platforms. You’ll be the go-to person for providing timely and accurate information to staff about learning opportunities, helping them access the tools they need to succeed. Connecting with both internal teams and external partners, you will build and maintain strong working relationships, ensuring the Education team delivers on its goals effectively.

With a mix of administrative and coordination tasks, you’ll help keep education programmes running smoothly while also identifying areas for improvement. The ability to engage with a wide range of people in a thoughtful, optimistic, and collaborative way will also ensure you thrive in this role.

He kōrero mōu | About You
We’re seeking someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting others in their professional journey. You’ll have a strong background in administration, a continuous improvement mindset, and enjoy building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

You will also be/have:

• National Diploma (Level 4) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in administrative support, ideally within a Learning and Development or Education setting.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office, with experience managing data and tracking progress.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage a diverse range of people.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou| What We Offer
In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements – work from the office and home
• Wellbeing initiatives, including a Wellbeing day (use one of your sick leave days to proactively care for your wellbeing)
• Retail discounts and discounted childcare (15% off with BestStart).
• Support for your cultural competence development through various programmes
• Fitness Passport - discounted membership options at local fitness facilities

Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to Apply
Applications close on the 30th of March 2025.
If you have any specific questions about this mahi, you can reach out to Marion Hiemstra (National Clinical Education Lead) on Marion.Hiemstra@plunket.org.nz.

Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai. 

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