Kaiako - Manu Taiko: Certificate in Māori Governance (Kaupae 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 enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Location: Whirikōka Campus, Gisborne
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Tenure: Fixed Term until 17 December 2027

As a Kaiako, you will:

• Inspire future Māori leaders through engaging and meaningful governance education.
• Bring tikanga and kawa into practice, connecting governance principles to real-world contexts.
• Support tauira success from enrolment through to achievement and graduation.
• Facilitate critical discussions on traditional and contemporary Māori governance issues.
• Build strong partnerships with iwi, hapū, whānau, communities and industry stakeholders.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values while fostering confident, capable and informed leaders.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• A qualification in Māori Studies, Business Studies, Governance or a related field.
• Significant experience in Māori governance, leadership or related environments.
• Adult teaching, facilitation or mentoring experience, with a passion for developing others.
• Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and governance practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• A current Full NZ Driver Licence and commitment to ongoing professional development

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.

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

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