Learning Facilitator

City Campus Permanent, Part time (minimum 680 hours) Make a real difference by supporting learners as they begin their tertiary education journey. Work in a rewarding, people-focused role helping students build confidence, skills and independence. Join a supportive and inclusive team committed to learner success, equity and cultural responsiveness. Empower foundation learners through tailored support and inclusive learning. This role supports learners enrolled in Ara's Foundation programmes, including Adult Literacy, Next Step Centre for Women, Workskills Supported Learning, and Level 1–2 certificate programmes. The Learning Facilitator works alongside tutors to help students succeed in their educational journey, particularly those who require additional learning support, including learners with intellectual or learning disabilities. In this role you will: Support tutors in classroom, community, and work-experience learning environments. Assist individual and small groups of students with their learning. Help monitor student progress and maintain learning records. Identify and respond to individual learning needs. Provide guidance and referrals for students requiring additional support. Assist students with study pathways and career planning. Contribute to programme administration, planning, and team activities. Foster an inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment. To support our ākonga, you will have: Experience supporting learners, including those with additional learning needs. Understanding of intellectual and learning disabilities and inclusive support practices. Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse learners. Confident using initiative and working collaboratively with tutors and students. Passion for helping learners achieve their goals and grow in confidence. Full NZ driver's licence and willingness to drive a 12-seater van Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people. Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands‑on learning and strong industry connections. The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium. We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. A gym, library and cafés complete the picture. Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter. #J-18808-Ljbffr