Kaiako – Certificate in Rongoā

• Encourage our tauira to become kaitiaki of our rongoā and connect with the mātauranga of our tupuna to address the wellness of today.
• Permanent, fulltime (37.5hrs/wk)
• Ōtepoti Campus

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori 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.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Do you have experience as a rongoā practitioner and would love to share this knowledge with others? Are you available to work on a casual basis to support the delivery of our rongoā Māori programme? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

The Certificate in Rongoā programme teaches the protocols and customs that surrounds rongoā, to develop and enable an understanding of the Māori world view. As the kaiako of this programme, you will be an experienced rongoā practitioner with previous teaching experience.

This is a Permanent(37.5 hours perweek) position, based out of the Ōtepoti campus. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings

Mōu | About you

You will have sound knowledge and experience in the origins, cultural principles, practices and their application for rongoā Māori, indigenous plant species (including identification, classification, health & safety, kaitiakitanga), and implement methodologies that support the diverse learning styles of students. You will have experience using traditional Māori healing methods, or other relevant work-related to Rongoā Māori

Ideally you will hold Diploma in Rongoā Māori or Hauora Māori or equivalent qualification, and an adult teaching qualification or be committed to working towards these qualifications. You will have previous adult teaching experience or be able to demonstrate your ability in this area.

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.

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.

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