Manaakitanga Programme*

Supporting you on your journey to success

The Manaakitanga service is designed to foster a culture of success and empower students to achieve their potential.  Our team are passionate about the benefits of education for individual students and their whanau/families and are dedicated to doing all we can to ensure students graduate.

Kaitautoko /support staff work alongside tutors, administrative staff, WITSA and other support services at Waiariki to provide a caring learning environment.

Manaakitanga recognises that there can be a number of challenges for students in their own personal lives which, if not addressed, could jeopardize effective learning.  The role of our team is to ensure students have a safe and friendly option to discuss any concerns and assist them to access the support they may require with the aim of becoming successful and independent learners.

You can contact our team by phoning 346 8993 or by email manaakitanga@waiariki.ac.nz

* Service available for NZ citizens/permanent residents.  International students should contact the International Students office with any enquiries.

Who do I contact?

Our kaitautoko or “support staff” work within the Waiariki Schools to provide support and guidance for students. To register, or for more information, please email manaakitanga@waiariki.ac.nz or phone (07) 346 8993.

Where are we?

• At Mokoia campus we are based in G24 (near the Marae) – you can pop in at any time and make an appointment.  click here for a map
• We also have Kaitautoko based at our Tokoroa and Whakatane campuses – please see your campus administrator for more information.

Meet the staff

Leonie Nicholls
Programme Co-ordinator
Phone: +64 7 346 8852
leonie.nicholls@waiariki.ac.nz

What we provide

• Ongoing support in all aspects of your life so you can focus on your studies
• Personal knowledge, skills and attitudes to cope with study life
• Information on where to access assistance, both within and outside Waiariki.
• A supportive and non judgemental sounding board
• The opportunity to work with someone who has - first hand - experience of study demands