Kaiako – Literacy and Numeracy Support Services

About the role

Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class.  Reporting to one of our regional managers, you’ll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections’ staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.

• Casual basis (as required)
• Location: Kaikohe Campus and Northland Region Corrections Facility
• Hourly rate: $31.90 - $38.44 plus 8% holiday pay
• Days: At most sites, classes are delivered in the prison from Monday to Thursday, and Fridays are reserved for planning, training, and team meetings. 

As an inspiring Kaiako, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability.
• Developing learning and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each tauira.
• Contributing to the development of teaching resources.
• Maintaining records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, and feedback.
• Ensuring compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements.

About you

We ‘re looking for someone who has the following:

• A teaching or training background.
• National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5.
• Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Māori ((Level 2 or above), or a willingness to learn.
• A full NZ driver’s license.
• Experience with foundation learners an advantage.
• The ability to pass Police Vetting is essential to ensure access to prison facilities.

If you have teaching or training experience, we can support you to undertake additional study/ training to meet the other role requirements.

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!

If you have a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us to help support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegration into the community and to reduce Māori over-representation in the prison system. 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