Kaiako - Te Aupikitanga ki te reo Kairangi Level 6
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:
Rotorua
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
As a Kaiako, you will:
- Deliver advanced te reo Māori programmes (Level 6) that deepen linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding and critical thinking, grounded in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori.
- Design and facilitate rich, immersive learning experiences, including noho marae, wānanga and hui, that challenge and inspire adult learners.
- Guide tauira toward high-level language competence, supporting them through assessment, feedback, retention strategies and successful programme completion.
- Demonstrate leadership in te reo and tikanga, modelling advanced reo structures, translation skills, metaphorical language and key mātauranga such as pūrākau, waka history and waiata/haka.
- Ensure academic rigor and quality, including assessment, moderation, reporting and compliance with NZQA and organisational requirements.
- Contribute actively to the kaupapa of the wānanga, supporting tauira recruitment, engaging with iwi and community, and collaborating with kaimahi to continuously uplift teaching practice and learner outcomes.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Advanced proficiency in te reo Māori, with a Level 6 or higher qualification (or equivalent experience), including pathways such as Te Panekiretanga, Level 7 reo qualifications, or a degree in Mātauranga Māori delivered in te reo.
- Adult tertiary teaching and assessment credentials (or commitment to attain within 12 months), with experience teaching or facilitating at higher levels of reo development.
- Confidence working with complex language concepts such as grammar, translation, metaphor and interpretation.
- Strong facilitation, planning and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to motivate and challenge tauira.
- A full NZ Driver Licence and flexibility to support noho, wānanga and off‑site delivery.
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.
