Kaiako – Te Ao Māori Foundation (Level 3)

Mō mātau (About us)

As a proudly indigenous 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 health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• 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 and work-from-home options for some roles.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi (About this job)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kaiako to deliver our Te Ao Māori Foundation (Level 3) programme. In this role, you will inspire and guide our tauira on their journey to deepen their understanding of te reo Māori, toi, and tikanga Māori. This permanent, full-time position starts in January 2025.

In this role your responsibilities will include developing lesion plans, delivering engaging and relevant lessons, addressing individual tauira needs by providing tailored support. You will also evaluate tauira progress and implement strategies to ensure their success while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Mōu (About you)

The ideal candidate will be skilled in teaching te reo Māori, toi, and tikanga with strong communication abilities and proficient in LMS. They will be self-reflective and able to assess and improve tauira performance.

You will bring with you:

• Diploma in Mātauranga Māori (Level 5) or related subject
• Diploma in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
• Either attest equivalence or NZQA standards required to assess and moderate this programme OR hold the NZ Certificate in Assessment Practice (Level 4)
• Full and current New Zealand Drivers’ License
• 3+ years’ experience working with iwi, hapu or marae projects
• 3+ years’ experience teaching adults
• Proficient with learning management systems (LMS) , virtual classrooms platforms, and other educational technologies

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.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! (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