Kaiako - Manahautū: Police Focus Level 3 & 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.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver our Manahautū: Police Focus 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.

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 Fixed Term (ending 18 December 2025) Full-time (37.5 hours perweek) position, based out of the Whirikōka campus in Gisborne. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings.

Mōu | About you

You will be a confident Kaiako that brings energy and creativity that shines through in your delivery. You will need to have industry experience, preferably having held a role within the NZ Police, or proven experience in a related role. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of te reo and tikanga Māori, and local iwi, hapū or community involvement.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Diploma in a related field
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) 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’s License (Class 1)
• Clean Police Record

Please note: This position is subject to safety checks, 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