Kaiako Te Wānanga o Aotearoa location Bay of Plenty.

About us as a proudly indigenous 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 health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.

For permanent kaimahi, 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 remotely. Free car parking at our main campuses.

About this job we are seeking a dedicated Kaiako to deliver our Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga (Kaupae 5) programme. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) starting in January 2025. As a Kaiako, you will be responsible for guiding tauira through their learning journey by developing lesson plans, delivering course material, and creating an inclusive learning environment.

You will ensure tauira needs are met by fostering academic growth through assessments and responsive teaching practices, while adhering to marau requirements. Collaboration and the use of indigenous teaching practices are key to ensuring tauira success and maintaining the cultural integrity of the learning experience.

About you the ideal person will be skilled in fostering a supportive learning environment and dedicated to tauira success you will also bring with you a Bachelor in Mātauranga Māori (Level 7) related to taonga/tikanga/NZ history/anthropology. Other qualifications will be considered, alongside demonstrated lived experience.

Diploma in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5 or equivalent). Full and current New Zealand Drivers’ License. 3+ years’ experience working with iwi, hapu, or marae projects. 3+ years’ experience teaching adults.

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.