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

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 Kaiako to deliver our Te Whāinga o te Ao Tikanga Level 3 programme, which involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress.

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.

This is a Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours perweek) position, based out of the Tokoroa campus. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings.

Mōu | About you

You will be a confident Kaiako that brings energy and creativity that shines through in your delivery. You will be someone who has an expert understanding of tikanga, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori, to be able to provide our tauira with a foundational understanding of tikanga, why it exists, and how it can manifest itself in practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• Diploma in Mātauranga Māori (Level 5) or in a related subject
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
• Full and current NZ Driver’s License (Class 1)
• 3+ years’ experience working with iwi, hapu or marae projects, AND
• 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