Kaiako - Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trade Level 2

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a kaiako to deliver our new Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) programme, which involves, but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress. Based at our Whakatāne Campus, this is a fixed term (until 18 December 2025) full-time role (37.5hrs per week) position, which includes delivering face-to-face class learning, 4 days a week from 9am – 3pm.

This Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) programme offers tauira the opportunity to gain practical experience, learning industry fundamentals and, health and safety through a mātauranga Māori lens.

This is one of our innovative pilot programmes, so you will provide ongoing feedback about the course and be supported to deliver a quality educational experience for our tauira.

Mōu | About you

You will be someone who has extensive industry knowledge in carpentry and Site Safe Building standards. You will be an experienced and passionate kaiako (teacher/ facilitator). This role involves integrating cultural and ethical considerations that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reflecting Te Ao Māori and Pacific perspectives throughout the programme.

The right candidate will have a passion for supporting tauira success, as well as possess strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and adaptability

Ideally you will:

• Certificate Level 4 or higher qualification in carpentry or comparative equivalent
• Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
• National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 (NCALNE-Voc) or completed within 1 year of starting work
• Certificate in First Aid Qualification, Site Safe Building Construction Passport
• Full and current Driver’s license (Class 1) and Passenger Endorsement required
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in carpentry 
• Minimum 2+ years of adult teaching and/or facilitation with Rangatahi (15–17 year-olds)
• Experience working with Māori and Tangata Pasifika people
• Intermediate administrative skills to manage student records effectively.

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

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist. If you have queries about the position and/or the programme please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

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