Kaiako – Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo (Level 3 &4)

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

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Kaiako to deliver Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo (Level 3 & 4) a total immersion programme in te reo Māori. The role requires a broad range of responsibilities including planning and delivering engaging learning sessions , developing teaching materials, facilitating noho and wānanga, and tailoring your teaching to meet the needs of diverse adult tauira.

You will be responsible for recruiting and inducting tauira, implementing effective teaching and assessment strategies, monitoring academic progress, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with TWoA and NZQA requirements. Creating a collaborative, inclusive and culturally grounded learning environment will be essential to the success of this role.

Mōu | About you

We’re looking for a fluent te reo Māori speaker with strong teaching experience in full immersion settings. The ideal person will be passionate about adult education, confident in kaupapa Māori delivery, and committed to supporting tauira to achieve their goals.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Diploma (Level 5) in te reo Māori or higher
• NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5)
• Either equivalency for NZQA standards or NZ Certificate n Assessment Practice (Level 4)
• Full and current NZ Driver’s License (Class 1)
• 3+ years’ experience teaching full immersion te reo Māori
• 3+ years’ experience in teaching adults
  

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.

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