Kaiako - Te Rōnakitanga ki te reo Kairangi Level 5
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: Tauranga
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
As a Kaiako you will:
- Deliver immersive te reo Māori programmes (Level 5) that strengthen grammatical accuracy, language patterns and cultural understanding within a kaupapa Māori learning environment.
- Design engaging, learner‑centred lessons that respond to tauira needs, goals and reo development, using a variety of teaching methods and resources.
- Support tauira progression and retention, providing guidance, feedback, intervention strategies and academic support to help tauira achieve successful outcomes.
- Facilitate noho, wānanga and collaborative learning experiences, ensuring safe, well‑planned and culturally rich delivery.
- Assess, monitor and report on tauira progress, maintaining accurate records, moderation requirements and compliance with NZQA and organisational standards.
- Contribute positively to the kaupapa of the wānanga, supporting recruitment, community engagement, pōwhiri and wider kaimahi initiatives
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Strong fluency in spoken and written te reo Māori, with a Level 5–7 qualification in te reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori, or equivalent experience (including recognised endorsements where applicable).
- Adult tertiary teaching and assessment credentials (or willingness to attain within 12 months) and a
- Experience teaching te reo Māori in a full‑immersion adult learning environment (or the capability to step confidently into this space).
- Sound knowledge of intermediate–advanced reo concepts, including grammar, metaphorical language, pūrākau, kōrero nehe, dialects and marae contexts.
- Excellent communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills, with a tauira‑centred approach to learning
- Full NZ Driver Licence and the flexibility to support learning activities such as noho, wānanga and field trips
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
