Takiwā Ako Manager - Te Reo Māori Level 1 - 6

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 for cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options where possible.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

The Takiwā Ako Manager is responsible for providing Kaupapa Matua based strategically aligned leadership, that uplifts, inspires and unites through collaboration, promoting shared purpose, collective potential, continuous improvement and excellence.

This role involves:

• Leading and supporting kaiako and kaimahi to deliver quality programmes.
• Managing enrolment plans and academic performance to meet retention, completion, and graduation targets.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and quality assurance processes.
• Building strong relationships with iwi, hapū, and community stakeholders.

This is a Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours perweek) position, based out of our Whirikōka Campus in Gisborne or Ōpōtiki Campus.

Mōu | About you

You will be a key driver to lead, implement, and monitor key Ako Excellence deliverables within a Takiwā team. You’ll oversee operational educational delivery, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and academic administration practices that drive tauira success.

You will oversee a portfolio within your takiwā team that covers Te Reo Māori Level 1 – 6 programmes across our Whirikōka and Ōpōtiki sites, and you will need to demonstrate expert knowledge in Te Reo Māori.

You’ll bring:

• A Master’s qualification in Education, Educational Leadership, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years’ experience in educational leadership and management within the tertiary sector.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, NZQA frameworks, and academic performance management.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and planning skills.
• A commitment to kaupapa Māori values and willingness to participate in cultural activities.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now! Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

Salary Range: $104,188 - $156,281. Remuneration will reflect qualifications, skills and experience for the position.

For more details, visit our careers website or email jobs@twoa.ac.nz.

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period and we will be able to respond to your application after 15 January 2026.