Kaiako - Manaaki Tāngata: Certificate in Bicultural Social Services Level 4

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.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a Kaiako  to deliver our Manaaki Tangata: Certificate in Bicultural Social Services Level 4 programme. You will be responsible for recruiting and inducting tauira, implementing effective teaching and assessment strategies, monitoring academic progress, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with TWoA and NZQA requirements. Creating a collaborative, inclusive and culturally grounded learning environment will be essential to the success of this role

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5hrs per week) position, based on campus in Rāhui Pōkeka, Huntly.

Mōu | About you

The Kaiako will have extensive experience within the Social Services field to deliver our Social Services programme in a bicultural framework. You will have expert knowledge in bicultural knowledge of engaging in relationships and kaupapa, bicultural knowledge of purposes, obligation and legacies of social services, and know the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to social services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ideally, applicants will have:

• Bachelor degree relevant to social services or equivalent
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment.
• Full NZ Driver License
• Clean Police Record;

Please note: This position is classed as a Core Worker under the Vulnerable Children’s Act and will need to pass a safety check, inclusive of Police Vetting, under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014. 

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.

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