Kaiako - Te Whainga o te Ao Tikanga
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.
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 Fixed Term (ending Dec26) Full-time position, based out of the Ngāmotu campus. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings (for noho and night classes only)
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
Fixed Term Full-time
Job no: 26142
Location: New Plymouth
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026