Specialist – Ako Transition

• Shape the future of Māori education through supporting change management.
• Proven experience in strategic analysis, and implementing change utilising tools and technologies
• Based in Te Awamutu

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 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.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

With a focus on making a lasting impact on Māori education, your role as Specialist Ako Transition will be to support our Ako Excellence leadership team in the successful transition of key changes to meet Ako Excellence outcomes. This pivotal role ensures our education delivery aligns with our values and strategic objectives, contributing to the advancement of mātauranga Māori and indigenous knowledge globally.  Day-to-day, you will:

• Lead strategic planning and operational change analysis
• Provide advanced level expertise in use of digital tools, and technologies to streamline workflow, communicate and implement change
• Support transition and accountability by providing high quality reports, presentations and procedure documents
• Collaborate with Ako leadership teams and internal stakeholders to uphold the mana and reputation of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Mōu | About you

• Tertiary qualification in Organisational Development, Business, HR, Education, or Public Policy.
• 2+ years’ experience in change management or project management role within large organisation
• Expertise in digital tools and technologies to support organisational change and reporting requirements
• Experience in kaupapa Māori and/or tertiary education environments
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Suite skills, strong data interpretation, and excellent communication abilities.
  

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

Please note applications will be reviewed from mid-January 2026.