Permanentpart-time ( hours per week) kaiako position in the Arohata Prison, located in Tawa,Lower Hutt and Rimutaka prison, located in Trentham, Upper Hutt.Delivery in prison Monday to Thursday, with Fridays reserved for planning, team meetings, and training.Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking. About usTe Wananga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand'ssecond largest tertiary institution, and we've been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our visionof 'Whanau transformation through education' drives our commitment tobeing at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Maori culture andvalues.Ko nga uara (our values) are woven throughout theactions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi(employees):Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those forwhom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidencethat what we are doing is right.Nga Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally andethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities;standing as one.About the roleWe areon the lookout for a dedicated kaiako to join our close-knit team on a permanent part-time basis, based in the Arohata Prison, located in Tawa, Lower Hutt and Rimutaka Prison, located in Trentham, Upper Hutt.Te Ara Hihiri is aprogramme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracyskills for people in prison in New Zealand. If you have a passion forchanging lives and making a profound impact, join us to help support thedevelopment of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegrationinto the community and to reduce Maori over-representation in the prison system. Strong literacy and numeracy skills provide a foundation for learningand meaningful participation in society. People who have adequate literacy and numeracy skills and cancommunicate with others effectively are better able to understand the worldaround them and engage in their own culture and identity. These skills help sustain a person's sense ofwell-being and that of their whanau and communities. Confidence in literacy and numeracy alsosupports people to achieve positive health, wellbeing and employment outcomes. Education reduces the risk of reoffendingfollowing release from prison and allows prisoners to fully participate in andbenefit from other rehabilitative programmes.Te Ara Hihiri is a culturallyresponsive Literacy and Numeracy programme, incorporating Te AmorangaMatauranga Maori/ the Tertiary Education Commission's Learning Progressions forAdult Literacy and Numeracy and embedded within Matauranga Maori. It is designed to help tauira (students)improve their literacy and numeracy skills so that they can access, integrateinto and contribute to their communities and workplaces.As an inspiring Kaiako, yourresponsibilities will include:Teachingtauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy forAdult Assessment Tool to develop their literacy and numeracy skillsDevelopinglearning and lesson plans that are tailored to the needs of the individualtauira within the class. Contributingto the development of teaching materials, such as handouts and study resources.Maintainingaccurate records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, andfeedback. Conductingformative and summative assessments and translating results into actionableinsights. Ensuringwe comply and meet regulatory requirements, including those set out by AraPoutama Aotearoa/Department of Corrections. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauiraper class. Options are available foradditional one-to-one sessions, if required. You will work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections'staff, and will report to one of our regional managers, who will provide youwith training, advice and support. At most sites, classes are delivered in theprison from Monday to Thursday, and Fridays are reserved for planning,training, and team meetings. AboutyouWe are looking for someone who has thefollowing:Ateaching or training backgroundNationalCertificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5.Goodknowledge of te reo Maori/ tikanga Maori (level 2 or above), or a willingnessto learn. As a kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness toparticipate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of AhuatangaMaori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.A fullNZ driver's license. Experiencewith foundation learners an advantageDue tothe nature of the position, a stringent police check in mandatory to ensureaccess to Ara Poutama Aotearoa/Department of Corrections facilities.We are looking for someone towork hours per day, Monday to Friday. This work can be done during school hours.If you have teaching or training experience,Te Wananga o Aotearoa can support you while you undertake additional study/training to meet the other role requirements.Ifwe've outlined a role that matches your skills and capabilities and a workenvironment that appeals, apply today! We look forward to meeting youA position description can be downloaded below. For more information, please email Position description
