School-Based Navigator
About this job
Join Our Team at I Have a Dream in 2025 – Now Hiring a Navigator for primary level.
Are you ready for a change? Could you be the Navigator we are looking for?
I Have a Dream Upper Hutt, part of the 4 A Better City Trust are looking for a passionate Navigator to join our small team in 2025. Our Navigators are dedicated to supporting tamariki and taitamariki in their academic and personal journeys and growing purposeful relationships with their whanau.
Primary/Intermediate School Navigator – Inspiring Our Tamariki Are you a natural motivator with a positive energy that engages and uplifts young tamariki?
We’re seeking a Navigator to work closely with Year 2-3 Dreamers at our partner school, developing educational programmes that foster resilience, wellbeing, and academic growth.
If you can engage a full school community, and have a passion for building strong connections, you’re exactly who our tamariki are looking for.
As a Navigator, you will:
● Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate programmes for tamariki, supporting academic and social development. ● Serve as a positive role model, building a strong sense of belonging for Year 2-3 Dreamers. ● Foster long-term relationships with Dreamers, whanau, and the school community. ● Support holistic development through goal-setting and coordination with whanau, school staff, and community partners. ● Track Dreamers’ progress, maintaining records for programme monitoring and improvement.
If you’re ready to be a guiding light in the lives of tamariki and taitamariki, apply now to join the 4 A Better City whanau!
Job Requirements
• Positive, motivating energy with a commitment to Te Ao Maori principles. • An intermediate level or conversational skills in Te Reo Maori would be helpful. • Experience with tamariki in the primary school environment and/or a background in education or youth development is advantageous. • A genuine commitment to seeing kids thrive. • Someone who has high integrity in their personal and professional life, and who knows how to use their initiative. • Full NZ Driver’s License • Musical Talent would be an added bonus. • Must be able to pass pre-employment MOJ check and Drug Test.
- Days of work
- To be discussed with employer (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $65,000 – $72,000 per year
- Job Category
- Education Aides
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22701827
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