English Language Kaiako

• Fixed Term Contract - Until 30th June 2026
• Full time (37.5 hours per week) basis
• Based in Queens Street Campus

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values. 

About the role

Dynaspeak is a leading provider of language learning programmes dedicated to empowering individuals through education. We are committed to delivering high quality language programs that adhere to the highest standards of excellence and compliance. You can learn more about Dynaspeak by clicking here to visit our website!

We are seeking a dedicated and detail orientated English Language Teacher to join us on a Fixed Term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis based in Auckland, Queens Street.

As an English Language Teacher, you will primarily teach NZCEL programmes to domestic students, both in a traditional classroom setting and through online instruction. You’ll be instrumental in delivering innovative teaching methods, to empower our tauira to excel in their English language proficiency. This role entails the planning, delivery, assessment, and reporting of results.

The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a social disposition. They will exhibit strong teamwork capabilities within an academic environment and will actively engage in providing pastoral care and social support to our tauira.

This role is primarily located at Queens Street campus, but the ability to work flexibly across our various sites in the Auckland region, as necessary, including providing relief teaching is considered advantageous.

About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• A minimum of an internationally recognised English language teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent).
• A tertiary qualification in any field is desirable, as it may support teaching practice and academic engagement.
• At least two years of ESOL teaching experience.
• Experience teaching NZCEL programmes  and/or familiarity with the NZCEL suite of programmes is highly desirable as you will be teaching any of the NZCEL programmes currently on the suite of programmes.
• Either holds, or is working towards, the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NCALNE).
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with online communication tools and digital teaching platforms.
• A willingness to engage in cultural development and grow understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture, and tikanga).

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals? Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period so we will respond to your application after 15 January 2026.