Kaiako - Te Whainga o te Ao Tikanga (Level 3)

• Join us as a Kaiako and inspire tauira to succeed in Mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Tikanga!
• Fixed term to 14 December 2025, full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Based in Palmerston North.

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous 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.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Kaiako to teach Te Whāinga o te Ao Tikanga (Level 3).  This role involves planning and delivering lessons, developing teaching materials, and responding to the diverse needs of tauira. You will support tauira through regular assessments, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment rooted in Whanaungatanga, Ako, Aro, and Te Hiringa.

Key responsibilities include recruiting tauira, planning learning sessions, supervising activities such as Noho and Wānanga, and ensuring tauira progress towards achieving their academic goals. You will also provide individualized support to ensure tauira success, using strategies like the 101 Retention Plan, and maintain accurate records in line with TWoA and NZQA requirements.

Mōu | About you

We seek a Kaiako who is committed to empowering tauira, inspiring them to complete their studies and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

• Diploma in Mātauranga Māori (Level 5) or in a related subject
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
• Either attest equivalence for NZQA standards required to assess and moderate this programme OR hold the NZ Certificate in Assessment Practice (L4)
• Full and current NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1)
• 3+ years’ experience working with iwi, hapu or marae projects, AND
• 3+ years’ experience 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