Te Pūkenga Operating Model engagement Reimagining world-class vocational and applied learning for Aotearoa New Zealand Tā Te Pūkenga Tauira Whakahaere: ngā whaitanga nui Kia kairangi rawa te ako ahumahinga, ringarehe hoki mō Aotearoa Feedback is open from 18 October to 08 November 2021 Share what you think about the proposed Operating Model. You… Read more »
This week is Cyber Smart Week and as we continue in remote working, cyber security is more important than ever. Unitec will soon be introducing our new ‘Cyber Aware’ training module that all staff will need to complete to ensure we’re keeping our systems and our information safe. During Cyber Smart week, CERT NZ’s bubbly… Read more »
The Auckland Climate Festival, on this week and next, showcases new thinking on a raft of key sustainability-related issues and highlights organisations that are really having an impact in our city. It’s also an opportunity for you to think about something other than COVID and do something new. This festival is a great place to… Read more »
In 2022, a new combined Code of Practice will be introduced for Domestic and International students – previously these were separate. We will be asking that all staff complete a review activity for our new Code of Practice, to ensure we are all aware of our individual and collective pastoral care responsibilities under the Code.… Read more »
Staff Te Reo Māori classes are starting Tuesday 12 October 21, 1pm! A 10-week, free introductory course. If you miss the first week you are welcome to join next week. E rau rangatira mā, tēnā koutou katoa. Eager to further develop your Te Reo? Keen to get a better understanding of Te Ao Māori (Māori… Read more »
The journey towards establishing a Te Tiriti based co-leadership model across Unitec and MIT has taken a significant step forward. The Unitec and MIT Boards are now ready to begin recruiting for a Pou Hautu (Māori co-leader) who will work in partnership with our Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership team. The collective input of… Read more »
Unitec Excellence Awards – Ngā Tohu Kairanga o Wairaka 2021 It’s that time of year when we recognise and celebrate the amazing work that our people have contributed to Unitec. There are 13 categories, providing the opportunity for people across the organisation, in both teaching and support roles, to be recognised. Gus recently invited nominations, saying… Read more »
At Unitec, everyone loves to take part in Māori Language week, even our canine buddies. As part of the week’s events, Ragnar, Zuko, Dex, Sue, Kawea and Buster got their own Te Reo lessons, with treats included! The trainers and their dogs are all students in the New Zealand Certificate of Animal Management (Canine Behaviour… Read more »
The ELT this week approved the revision of 2021 (current year) professional development badge requirements for teaching staff –specifically, they have reduced the 2021 badge requirement for teaching staff from two badges to one badge. This is in recognition of the incredibly hard mahi our teaching staff have being doing to support our learners through… Read more »
Dr Samantha Heath, Senior Lecturer and Research Leader, School of Healthcare and Social Practice has been hard at work during Auckland’s lockdown giving Covid-19 vaccinations at the Life Pharmacy Centre in Papakura. She says a big part of the work is talking through the process with people so they understand the benefits of the vaccine.… Read more »
