Kaiako - Te Kunenga o te Ao Tikanga - Level 4

• Great employee benefits 
• Permanent – starting January 2026
• Based at Papaiōea Campus

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

As a Kaiako – Te Kunenga o te Ao Tikanga (Kaupae 4), you’ll be responsible for delivering our Level 4 programme that explores the depth of āhuatanga Māori and tikanga Māori. Your role will involve planning and delivering high-quality teaching, engaging and retaining tauira, and upholding the tikanga values that underpin our approach to education.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and support tauira into the programme
• Develop and deliver culturally responsive lesson plans and learning activities
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment based on kaupapa Māori principles
• Assess, track, and report tauira progress using our systems (e.g., 101 SISS)
• Participate in noho, wānanga, field trips, and other programme-related activities
• Maintain professional development, including te reo Māori proficiency and kaiako training
• Ensure all teaching, assessment and moderation meet NZQA and TWoA standards

This is a Permanent, Full-time position, based out of the Papaiōea campus. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings.

 
Mōu | About you

• Diploma in Mātauranga Māori (Level 5) or related qualification
• Adult Teaching qualification (Level 5) or equivalent
• NZQA Assessment Practice credentials (or equivalent experience)
• Fluency in te reo Māori and a deep understanding of tikanga Māori
• At least 3 years’ experience teaching adults (or demonstrated potential)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience immersed in Te Ao Māori
• Full NZ driver licence (Class 1)

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.

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. 

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