Kaiako - Toi Maruata: Certificate in Māori & Indigenous Art (Ngā Mahi a te Whare Pora)

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

Are you passionate about teaching Māori Indigenous Arts, to enable Tauira success and contribute to whānau transformation through Education?  If you answered yes, then this is for you!

This is a full-time (37.5hrs per week), fixed term (until 14 December 2025) position based at our Heretaunga Campus, Hastings. You will be required to develop lesson plans, present material to tauira, respond to tauira learning needs and evaluate and communicate tauira progress.  You will assess tauira progress and be able to monitor assessments.

Mōu | About you

The Kaiako (tutor) will have sound knowledge and teaching experience in Rāranga to deliver our Toi Maruata programme. 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.

To be considered for this role you will hold the following qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Māori Arts with a focus on Rāranga

• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT) or equivalent or be willing to complete in the first year of employment.
• Full NZ Driver License
• Proven experience in a related role with specific skills and knowledge in Rāranga
• Adult teaching experience
• Advanced in spoken and writer te reo Māori

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