Kaiako - Foundation Skills

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 enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Title: Kaiako - Foundation Skills
Role: Permanent, full time
Location: Hamilton
Hours: 37.5 per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Start Date: January 2027

The primary purpose of the Kaiako is to teach Foundation Skills Programmes.  Teaching involves, but is not limited to, developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira, responding to tauira learning needs, evaluating tauira progress and enabling tauira achievement. In this role, you will:

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment based on Whanaungatanga (respectful relationships and connections), Ako (reciprocal living, learning and teaching), Aro (reflective practices) and Te Hiringa (energy that promotes inspiration and motivation) 
• Support to recruit tauira in accordance with marau or programme entry requirements to achieve tauira class numbers.
• Learning sessions are planned according to tauira needs and goas and the programme delivery schedule
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment based on Whanaungatanga (respectful relationships and connections), Ako (reciprocal living, learning and teaching), Aro (reflective practices) and Te Hiringa (energy that promotes inspiration and motivation)

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Teaching, Social Services, or related field
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) and Unit Standard 4098 or equivalent
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Education (Level 5) and/or proven industry experience in professional development
• Minimum two years of proven experience in a related role teaching or supporting adults or youth (16-24 year olds)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1) and a clean Police & Safety Check record

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

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

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