Kaiako - Toi Maruata: Cert in Māori & Indigenous Art (Rauangi)

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 Toi Maruata – Certificate in Māori & Indigenous Art 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 18 December 2026) Full-time (37.5 hours perweek) position, based out of the Te Kuiti 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 need to have the ability to facilitate creative practices and processes, apply tikanga Māori appropriate to Mōteatea, and be a critical, conceptual and self-reflective practitioner.

Ideally, you will have:

• Diploma in Māori Arts with a focus on Rauangi
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT) or equivalent or be willing to complete in the first year of employment.
• Full and current NZ Driver’s License (Class 1)

• Proven experience in a related role with specific skills and knowledge in Rauangi
• 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