Kaiāwhina

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 enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Location: Apakura Campus, Te Awamutu x1, Taiwhanga Campus, Rāhui Pōkeka x2, Mangakōtukutuku Campus, Kirikiriroa x1, Raroera Campus, Kirikiriroa x2
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent

Salary Range: $47,347 - $60,901

As Kaiāwhina, you will:

• Support Kaiako with the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality learning experiences for tauira.
• Assist with tauira recruitment, enrolment processes and maintaining accurate learner records and documentation
• Prepare learning resources, teaching materials and classroom environments to support effective programme delivery.
• Support programme administration and academic quality processes to ensure compliance and successful delivery
• Provide pastoral and academic support to tauira, helping to promote engagement, retention, successful completion and progression.
• Monitor attendance, following up learner absences and assisting with initiatives to improve tauira success.
• Support programme activities, including noho marae, wānanga and administrative processes that contribute to quality educational outcomes.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Level 4 or higher qualification in Te Reo Māori or similar subject
• Fluency in Te Reo Māori is highly desirable for roles supporting Te Reo Māori programmes, as well as an ability and willingness to use and develop Te Reo Māori in the workplace 
• Experience in a support, education, administration or customer-focused role, ideally within a learning environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect positively with tauira and colleagues
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute positively to team success
• The ability to motivate, encourage and empower others to achieve their goals
• A commitment to te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and the values of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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.

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

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

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