Kia Ora and welcome - we are delighted that you have chosen to enrol on one of our programmes. Our tutors, administrators and management are all committed to helping you achieve your goals and collectively they will make your time with us as comfortable, safe, and productive as possible. We hope you enjoy your time with us and encourage you to discuss any problems or concerns you have with your tutor or other staff member who will be more than happy to help.
The purpose of this wiki
EmployNZ is committed to providing clear, accurate and relevant information to our students before, during and after their study with us and ensuring that the information is explained and understood. With this in mind, please use this handbook as a guide to refer to. It’s purpose is to ensure that you are aware of our code of conduct and your obligations as a student. It also provides clarity on the informal and formal processes that you and our organisation will follow if problems are encountered.
The content of Section 1 applies to all students. Section 2 is only relevant to you if you are a fee paying Domestic student, and Section 3 is only relevant to you if you are an International fee paying student.
Throughout this handbook, references are made to forms, templates, check-lists and other documents (Forms). The appendices of this handbook is where you will find these as/if necessary. If you are unsure of the terminology or language used in this handbook a description of key definitions is located in the Glossary of Terms at the back.
A staff member will clarify the contents of this handbook, your curriculum and any specifics relevant to the programme you are enrolled on. At the completion of this orientation you are required to sign the Learner Contract and Learner Authorisation forms at the back of this handbook and any other documentation as relevant to your programme of study. Your signature on these forms in combination with that on your Enrolment form will be an acknowledgement that you will abide by our rules and regulations, commit to your obligations as a learner and are aware of the consequences if you do not.
EmployNZ will retain the original copy of these forms and at your request provide you with a copy.
For reference purposes you may retain a hard copy of this handbook. A copy is also available in your Training facility’s common room or it can be provided to you upon request from a Staff Member.
Introduction to EmployNZ
EMPLOYNZ Ltd is an award-winning Category 1 Private Training Establishment registered and accredited by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to provide education and training, pursuant to the Education Amendment Act.
We were established in the year 2000, with the specific goal of providing high quality training services to the Bay of Plenty Region. Today we are involved in a number of different areas of provision and have training facilities in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatane, Rotorua, Henderson, Onehunga and offices in Taupo and Auckland. We offer student-centred learning environments over a range of qualification Levels (1 – 6) and subject areas to both Domestic and International students. We believe that smaller class sizes, wrap around support services and ensuring that the training and qualifications students receive are industry focused, provide the best pathway to further study and/or employment.
EmployNZ Purpose
To provide a supportive learning environment which inspires our students and clients to achieve their educational and employment goals.
Values
- Be accountable
- Focus on Success
- Take responsibility for your actions
- Make good decisions and stand by them
- Own your actions and mistakes
- Do what you will say you will do
- Measure performance to improve
Focus on Success
- Our success is your success
- Celebrate and share your wins
- Strive to be the best you can
- Team work for success
- Be proud of your results
Committed to Making a Difference
- Inspiring positive change
- Turning potential into reality
- Consistent action to drive results
- Make changes where you see they are needed
- Honour your commitments
Talk Openly and Honestly
- Be genuine with your communication
- Share your thoughts and ideas
- Speak freely and truthfully
- If you don’t know, ask
- Trust that you will be heard
EmployNZ Roles and Responsibilities
Listed below are the key staff member roles that you will have interactions with during your time with us.
The Education Division Manager is responsible for the management of the Private Training Establishment (PTE) EmployNZ. This includes our Quality Assurance and Self-assessment system, the quality of the education resources, delivery, assessment, and moderation processes.
The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for the quality of the delivery of your programme. The PM works alongside the tutors under their control and provide checks, balances, and intervention when there are issues.
The International Student Manager has the responsibility for developing and maintaining appropriate curricular and extra-curricular programmes for the International students at EmployNZ. Ensuring that the students are settled and ensuring that requirements of the Education (pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice (the Code) pertaining to the needs of the International students are being met.
Your tutor or tutors will be your main point of contact as you work your way through your programme of study. They will facilitate and coordinate your programme and act as a role model, coach, and advocate to help motivate, challenge, and guide you so that you improve your performance and succeed in your education or employment goals. Your tutor will most often assess your performance against the standards on your programme, however as needed an assessor may also be involved with this process.
The Youth Coaches provide mentoring support, coaching services, and a wrap-around service for all eligible youth (under 18). Any EmployNZ student can access the Social Services division by approaching EmployNZ staff members, or an ENZ Social Services team member directly. More information about the EmployNZ Social Services Division Policy can be obtained from your Tutor or Student Services.