Elevatethe fluency of te reo Maori for our tauira to a level of sophistication andeloquence as they master our reo rangatira!Permanent, Full time per week based in Northland but classes are delivered in the HokiangaFree healthand life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based onlength of service, free car parking.A whanau-friendly workplace with work-from-options for roles that can be carried out remotely.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 for whom we are responsible andto whom we are accountable.Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing isright.Nga Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and thatwe are acting in an honourable manner.Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.About the roleWe are seekinga Kaiako to deliver the total immersion Diploma in Te Pinakitanga ki te reoKairangi Level 7 programme, which involves but is notlimited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students),responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress. Someflexibility may be required to work some weekends and evenings. AboutyouBecause these classes are delivered in the Hokianga, ideally you will have networks and connections to that area. The Kaiako will need to have expert knowledge in nga ahuatanga o te reo – grammatical structures withinte reo Maori, whakamaori / whakapakeha - accurate translation, purakau / pakiwaitara– using stories and legends knowledge frameworks, opaki / okawa - formal andinformal language, waiata and haka –specialised knowledge of traditional waiataand haka, karanga and whaikorero.Ideally, applicants will have:Master (L9) or PostGraduate Diploma (L8) in Te Reo Maori or related subject, or attestedequivalent New ZealandCertificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT L5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first yearof employmentFulland current NZ Driver LicenceProven experience in a related roleRegularengagement or immersion in nga kaupapa MaoriFluency in te reoand nga ahuatanga Maori and ability to lead in these areas Adult teaching experienceWhilst teaching experienceis highly valued at TWoA, newly qualified Kaiako with relevant qualificationsbut with no or limited previous teaching experience will also be considered.Asa kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Ahuatanga Maori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.If we've outlined a role that matches your skillsand capabilities and a work environment that appeals, apply today! We look forward to meeting you.A position description can be downloadedbelow. For more information, pleaseemail Position description
