Kaiako – Toi Maruata: Certificate in Māori Indigenous Arts 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.

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) position based at our Ōtepoti Campus. 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 Mau Rākau 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 Mau Rākau
• 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 Mau Rākau
• Adult teaching experience
• Advanced in spoken and written 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