Careers
Why work with us?
When you work with us, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team, guiding the next generation on their journey toward successful careers in Construction and Health & Wellbeing.
We provide a supportive and inclusive environment, offering flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives.
With a strong history of helping Pasifika youth succeed, we take pride in our high qualification rates, smooth transitions into apprenticeships, and strong industry partnerships that open doors to long-term careers.
Joining us means not only shaping brighter futures but also benefiting from ongoing professional development in a workplace that values culture, community, and collaboration.
Our work has real impact
We build deep and lasting connections with the families and communities we serve. As a small and agile organisation, we have the flexibility to innovate, adapt, and implement positive change quickly.
This means that from your very first day, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute in a way that truly matters – helping to shape brighter futures and uplift communities.
A diverse and inclusive work environment
At OCA, we celebrate diversity and embrace the rich cultural heritage of our team. Working alongside colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, you’ll gain valuable insights into different cultures, traditions, and perspectives.
By fostering inclusivity and understanding, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Current opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Programme Leader
This is a key role responsible for leading programme delivery, supporting tutors, and ensuring strong outcomes for students. You will help shape programme direction, maintain quality standards, and build strong relationships with industry and community partners.
About the role
OCA is looking for an experienced and motivated Programme Leader – Health & Wellbeing to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role responsible for leading programme delivery, supporting tutors, and ensuring strong outcomes for students. You will help shape programme direction, maintain quality standards, and build strong relationships with industry and community partners.
What you will do
- Lead and manage Health & Wellbeing programmes.
- Support and guide teaching staff.
- Monitor student progress and programme performance.
- Ensure NZQA and TEC compliance requirements are met.
- Teach within the programme as required.
- Build relationships with schools, industry, and community stakeholders.
- Support student recruitment and retention.
About you
You will have:
- A relevant Health & Wellbeing qualification (Level 5 or higher).
- Workplace experience in the Health & Wellbeing sector.
- Experience in tutoring, mentoring, or programme delivery.
- People leadership experience.
- Good IT skills.
- A full driver licence.
You will be:
- Student-focused and approachable.
- Well organised and proactive.
- A strong communicator.
- Comfortable working with young people.
- Culturally aware, ideally with Pacific community experience.
https://thefono.org/about-us/careers/health-and-wellbeing-programme-leader/
Location: Māngere
