Kaiāwhina - Te Ara Reo Māori

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values. 

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.  In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
• Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
• Free car parking.

About this role

We are on the hunt for a passionate individual to join us in the role of Kaiāwhina on a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) basis based in Lower Hutt. 

As the Kaiāwhina you will assist Kaiako in the delivery our Te Reo Māori programme in a proactive, supportive whānau based environment. This role also assists the Kaiako in preparing resources and classrooms and virtual online learning, monitoring student attendance, general administration task and student recruitment. 

About you

You will bring with you:

• A School Leavers Certificate.
• It is preferred that Kaiāwhina are qualified one level above the subject being taught; or should be studying towards relevant subject.
• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate knowledge of Tikanga and Āhuatanga Māori.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz