Kaiako - English Language

• Be the catalyst for change in education and ignite our tauira potential!
• Fixed term (July 2026 – Dec 2026) on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week) position
• Based in Papaioea

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. 

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.  In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:

• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
• Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.

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 visiting our website www.dynaspeak.ac.nz

We are seeking a dedicated and detail orientated English Language Teacher tojoin us on a fixed term (July 2026 – December 2026), full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis based in Papaioea.

As an English Language Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the language skills of 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 Papaioea campus, but the ability to work flexibly across our various sites in the Palmerston North region, as necessary, including providing relief teaching is considered advantageous.

About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• The minimum requirement is an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as CELTA, Trinity Certificate in TESOL or equivalent.
• Experience teaching NZCEL programmes and/or Business English qualifications would be desirable.  
• Either currently hold or be in the process of obtaining the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NCALNE).
• At least two years teaching in an ESOL environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite, in particular, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with the internet and email usage is essential.
• Someone who understands migrant communities and is aware of their language needs
• Experience in student or community recruitment, with the ability to actively engage migrant communities to help attract and enrol tauira into our programmes.
  

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

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