Kaiako - Manahautū: Cert in Combined Services (Police)

Ref: 23TA0193

• Guide our tauira to make a positive impact on people’s lives
• Permanent, Full time 37.5hrs per week based in Hamilton
• Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.
• A whanau-friendly workplace with work-from-options for roles that can be carried out remotely.

Please note: Interviews for this role will be undertaken in January 2024

About us:

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout the actions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi (employees):

• Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.
• Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
• Ngā Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
• Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

About the role:
We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver the Manahautū: Combined Shared Services 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

About you:
Ideally you will have held a previous role within the NZ Police Force, have adult teaching experience and are able to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of te reo and tikanga Māori within a bi-cultural framework. You will need to hold:

• Diploma in a related field
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT L5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
• National Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education Level 5 (NCALNE L5)
• Full and current NZ Driver Licence; and have a
• Clean Criminal History Check

Whilst teaching experience is highly valued at TWoA, newly qualified Kaiako with relevant qualifications but with no or limited previous teaching experience will also be considered.

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) is desirable.

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your skills and capabilities and a work environment that appeals, apply today!  We look forward to meeting you.

A position description can be downloaded below.  For more information, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz