Kaiako - Te Kahupapa o Te Reo (Kaupae 1 & 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: Maniapoto Campus, Te Kuiti
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week

Tenure: Permanent

As a Kaiako, you will:

• Inspire a love of te reo Māori through engaging and supportive teaching.
• Guide tauira success from enrolment through to completion and graduation.
• Create meaningful learning experiences through noho, wānanga and kaupapa Māori approaches.
• Adapt learning to individual needs, supporting tauira to achieve their goals.
• Foster strong relationships with tauira, whānau, kaimahi and community.
• Champion te ao Māori values and contribute to a positive, inclusive

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• A Level 5 qualification (or higher) in te reo Māori, with adult tertiary teaching and assessment credentials (or ability to attain them within 12 months).
• Experience teaching te reo Māori and adult learners, or proven capability to deliver kaupapa Māori learning programmes.
• Fluency in spoken and written te reo Māori, with a strong understanding of tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
• A learner-centred approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate, support and empower diverse learners to succeed.

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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