Kaiako - Toi Maruata: Certificate in Maori & Indigenous Arts (Raranga) Level 3



  • Assist our tauira to broaden their knowledge and technical skills in the chosen art of (Raranga)

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.
  • Free car parking at our main campuses.


Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver our Toi Maruata – Certificate in Māori & Indigenous Art Level 3 (Raranga) 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 of hours perweek) position, based out of the Mangere 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 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 (Raranga)
  • 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 (Name of art)
  • 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

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Permanent Full-time

Job no: 26012

Location: Mangere

Closing Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026