Kaiako - Te Ara Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Level 1 & Level 2

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

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• 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: Mangakōtukutuku Campus, Hamilton
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week

Tenure: Permanent

As a Kaiako for Te Ara Reo Māori, you will:

• Bring te reo Māori to life, delivering engaging and culturally grounded learning experiences.
• Support tauira success, guiding learners from enrolment through to achievement.
• Create inclusive learning environments that encourage confidence, participation and growth.
• Adapt your teaching approach to meet diverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Monitor and celebrate progress, providing meaningful feedback and support along the way.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values, contributing to the wider success of tauira, whānau and community

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• A qualification in te reo Māori and adult teaching (Level 5 or higher)
• Experience teaching te reo Māori and adult learners.
• Fluency in spoken and written te reo Māori, together with a strong understanding of tikanga and te ao Māori.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for empowering learners.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence

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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