Kaiako - Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision (Kaitiakitanga) Level 8

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:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Are you a passionate educator, practitioner, or cultural leader ready to inspire the next generation of bicultural professionals? Do you thrive in environments grounded in āhuatanga Māori, uphold tikanga, and value transformative learning?

We are seeking a Kaiako to teach on our prestigious Postgraduate Diploma of Bicultural Professional Supervision (Level 8) — a uniquely Indigenous, internationally recognised programme that advances bicultural professional excellence in Aotearoa.

As a Kaiako, you will play a pivotal role in shaping culturally confident, critically engaged, and professionally grounded tauira. This is an opportunity to:

• Teach within a kaupapa Māori learning environment where mātauranga Māori leads the way
• Share your expertise to advance bicultural professional supervision across Aotearoa
• Engage in rangahau to grow your own practice and contribute to the wider body of Indigenous knowledge
• Enable transformative moments for tauira as they develop cultural competence, leadership, and reflective practice
• Be part of a supportive whānau of kaimahi committed to excellence, integrity, and manaaki

Mōu | About you

As a Kaiako, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons
• Develop high‑quality teaching and study materials
• Support tauira through mentorship, assessment, and ongoing communication
• Facilitate noho, wānanga, and experiential learning opportunities
• Maintain academic integrity through accurate records and compliance with educational standards
• Collaborate with colleagues, tauira whānau, and community partners
• Contribute to rangahau and continuous improvement of the programme
• Model tikanga, uphold āhuatanga Māori, and weave Te Reo Māori into learning experiences

Ideally, you will have:

• Master’s degree (L9) in social work or related subject
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
• Experience teaching adults
• Clean Police Record
• Full and current registration with the NZ Social Work Registration Board

Please 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) 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