Kaiako Matua (Dynaspeak)
Join us in shaping the future of education – your passion and expertise are the key to unlocking our tauira potential!
- Join a role where you are the driving force behind streamlined operations!
- Permanenton a full time (37.5 hours per week) position
- Based in New Lynn, Auckland
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 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.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:
- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
- Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
- Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
- Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
About the role
Dynaspeak is a leading provider of language learning programmes dedicated to empowering individuals through education. We are committed to delivering high quality language programs that adhere to the highest standards of excellence and compliance. [For seek only] You can learn more about Dynaspeak by visiting our website www.dynaspeak.ac.nz [For Careers Site only] You can learn more about Dynaspeak by clicking here to visit our website!
We are seeking a dedicated and detail orientateda Kaiako Matua tojoin us on a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position basis based in New Lynn, Auckland.
As the Kaiako Matua, you’ll be at the forefront of managing the location campuses day-to-day operations and academic functions. Your leadership will guide our academic and non-academic staff, ensuring a seamless execution of our programmes.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Taking charge of the site operations requirements, overseeing staffing, procedures, and administration duties, including student enrolment and pastoral support.
- Lead an academic team, providing support to educators to ensure compliance with procedures and uphold our quality standards.
- Provide comprehensive reports on operational matters and contributing to internal and external reviews.
- Engage in teaching activities when required, to support the educational objectives of the site.
- Play a pivotal role in fostering DynaSpeaks reputation and contribute to the enhancement of our educational standing in the community.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will be a proactive leader with a passion for education and a track record in both academic and operational management. They will be able to inspire the team, foster a culture of excellence and possesses strong problem-solving skills. This individual will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels in communication, and brings a deep commitment to maintaining high educational standards while nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning community.
You will also bring with you:
- Degree in Teaching/Education or Leadership
- CELTA or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in an EL environment
- NCALNE
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals? Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.
A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz
