Kaiako / Kaiāwhina – Te Ara Reo Māori

Mō mātau | 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.

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

• Free health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.
• For permanent kaimahi, 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 remotely.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are offering an exciting dual-role opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team on a casual basis. This position combines two essential roles: Kaiako Te Ara Reo Māori and Kaiāwhina.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing cover when a team member is unable to work due to illness or other reasons. This may involve receiving a call either in the morning or the previous evening to cover a full day or specific class. Additionally, you’ll be involved in managing planned leave. Prior to the leave period, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate if you are available for all, part of or none of the time and we will work together to finalise arrangements.

As a Kaiāwhina you will support our Kaiako in delivering our Te Ara Reo Māori programme within a proactive, supportive, and whānau-based environment. This role also assists the Kaiako in preparing resources and classrooms, monitoring student attendance, supporting tauira learning, administration tasks and student recruitment

As a Kaiako you will deliver our Te Ara Reo Māori programme using the Ako Whakatere methodology and techniques. Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings may be required.

Mōu | About you

The ideal person for this role is a passionate and adaptable individual with a strong commitment to Māori education and the ability to thrive in both teaching and support roles.

You will also bring with you:

• The ability to converse in Te Reo Māori.
• A Diploma Te Reo Māori or a higher qualification
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (NZCATT L5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete this during their first year of employment
• Level 4 Te Reo or Tikanga qualifications are advantageous.
• Full and current New Zealand Driver’s License
• Experience teaching Te Reo Māori
• Experience with Ako whakatere methods of teaching, learning and delivery
• Proven adult teaching experience
• Competency in navigating e-learning methods of delivery and systems.
• Confident using Microsoft software.

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.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | 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