Kaiako – Manaaki Tangata: Certificate in Bicultural Social Services

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:

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a Kaiako  to deliver our Manaank Tangata: Certificate of Social Services in Bicultural Social Services Level 4 programme, which involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress. Some flexibility may be required to work some weekends and evenings.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5hrs per week) position, based on campus in Hokowhitu: Papaioea.

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 provide expert knowledge in bi-cultural knowledge of engaging in relationships and kaupapa, bi-cultural knowledge of purposes, obligation and legacies of social services, and 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;

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