Navigators - Student Support Champions

 
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Te Whare Manaaki (Student Support Champions team) is here to help you on your journey, from enrolment to graduation. We have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through issues that may impact on your study and to help you make the most of your time at NorthTec.

Navigators

The Navigators deliver front-facing services from pre-enrolment of ākonga to completion of studies at NorthTec. The service aims to deliver a tikanga based model that supports ākonga as they journey from the time they enrol at NorthTec to when they complete their studies. Navigators apply knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori & Māori tikanga in day to day practice in order to fully engage with Māori ākonga and their whānau. 

Navigators complete case assessments of ākonga needs, provide career advice, liaise with tutors and support staff; offers cultural mentors and delivers improved outcomes for ākonga. 

Examples of support:

  • Overcoming barriers to attending classes – finding your class, finding campus support services, travel issues, accommodation issues and ‘settling’ in issues,
  • Complete your first assignment or assessment,
  • Can facilitate discussion around withdrawing from your course
  • Understanding financial obligations
  • Being a friendly person on campus who ‘has your back’ and wants you to succeed

Ana Sadlier - Student Champion Advisor

Ana Sadlier

Navigator - Student Champion Advisor (Based at Raumanga Campus, Whangārei)

Ana is a student champion advisor for the Raumanga Campus.

Available
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8.00am-4.00pm
Phone: 09 470 3936
Mobile: 027 648 5548
Email: asadlier@northtec.ac.nz

Helen Cossey

Helen Cossey

Navigator/Academic Advisor (Based at Kaitaia campus)

Helen provides a dual Navigator and Academic Advisor role to students in the Far North

Available:
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm
Phone: 09 470 4151
Mobile: 021 921275
Email:hcossey@northtec.ac.nz

Photo of Holly Anderson - Student Champion Advisor

Holly Anderson

Navigator – Student Champion Advisor at NorthTec Future Trades, Dyer Street Whangārei

Holly is a student champion advisor for the Future Trades Campus at Dyer St Whangārei.

Available:

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–3:30pm
Mobile: 027 238 3896
Email: handerson@northtec.ac.nz

Max Thompson Student Champion Advisor

Matua Max Thompson

Navigator

Matua Max has several roles as Navigator, Cultural Advisor for First-Time Māori learners at Raumanga Campus and Supporting as Matua Hauora for the Kahikatea Wellbeing (Kaupapa Māori) Model of care in the regions. 

Available
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00am-4.00pm
Phone: 09 470 3629
Mobile: 027 283 5460
Email:mclthompson@northtec.ac.nz

Tanya Tautari, Team leader

Tanya Tautari

Student Champion Team Leader

Tanya drives the delivery of a tikanga based model that underpins the practice of all Navigators- to promote cultural competency and better engagement with all ākonga, especially Māori ākonga, their whānau and communities. 

To achieve this Tanya is responsible for:

  • providing cultural advice and support for ākonga, tutors, support staff and navigators, supporting navigators to complete case assessments in a timely manner;

  • co-ordinating wānanga to discuss ‘what matters to ākonga’ e.g. assessments in te reo Māori;

  • promoting campus mentors and industry leaders hui;

  • monitoring timely responses to ākonga and tutors request for support;

  • being a champion of our organisation values.

Available:
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00am-4.00pm
Phone: 09 470 4181
Mobile: 027 809 3074
Email:ttautari@northtec.ac.nz