Kaiārahi Māori

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Kā Waimaero | UC Māori

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te
Kaiārahi Māori? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.


Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Are you looking for a role with lots of variety, do you enjoying working with people, are you interested in an academic career? This is the role for you


As Kaiārahi Māori for the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education/Service Unit's you will play an integral role in leading and supporting Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education/Service Unit's to drive strategic outputs for Māori and to embed Māori knowledge and learning content in contexts across UC.

This position is also responsible for leading engagement initiatives that enhance kaimahi proficiency in bicultural competence and confidence.

The role will foster and enhance Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education's/Service Unit's relationship with Ngāi Tahu and Māori communities.

You will support the embedding of Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora | UC Strategy into the faculty/service unit plans and aims for development and to promote Māori achievement throughout the faculties, service units, UC and wider community.


Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will hold a bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) or higher, with a minimum of 6 years' experience in a related role and evidence of:

  • Demonstrated experience in professional leadership, administration and working with professionally qualified staff.
  • Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
  • Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.
  • A high level of proficiency in te Reo Māori is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated mentoring and coaching capability.
  • Experience implementing and leading change.
  • Experience in strategic planning.
  • Proven experience working collaboratively and evidence of contribution to team success.
  • Previous experience working in a tertiary institution (desirable).

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work with colleagues in UC Māori | Kā Waimaero, and colleagues in the wider university in your areas of responsibility.

Typically, you will work closely with Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education/Service Unit's staff and serve on committees. You may also work with service units and with those staff working towards student success.


Ko tā Kā Waimaero mahi ko te ārahi i Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha whānui, otirā me matua tautoko i te taiao ako hai whakatairanga, hai whakamana hoki i te hapori kākānorua o Aotearoa nei.


The role of Kā Waimaero is to provide cultural leadership, support and guidance to the University in general, and support a learning environment which recognises and promotes Aotearoa New Zealand's unique bicultural society.


Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 29 March 2024 (midnight, NZ time)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details:

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14 Mar 2024- Closes on

29 Mar :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Administration, Communications, Education & Training, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Te Ao Māori- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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