Kaitātaiako Facilitator

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role**:
The Kaitātaiako Facilitator is an ākonga/learner-facing role aligned to achieving equitable outcomes for ākonga Māori at Toi Ohomai.

The Kaitātaiako Facilitator is a member of the Te Haeata Directorate within the Ākonga Māori Success and Equity Team. This role is based at our Tauranga - Poike / Windermere campus, with reach across all Toi Ohomai Bay of Plenty/South Waikato campuses.

Through coordinated delivery of culturally-responsive initiatives (programmes of work and activities) throughout the learner journey, ākonga Māori will experience a greater sense of inclusion and success in vocational tertiary study.

The appointing salary for this role is between $62,000 to $73,000 dependent on skills and experience.

This will be achieved through:

- Ensuring programmes of work and activities are guided by te Ao Māori;
- Planning and coordinating (academic, social, pastoral) that supports ākonga Māori sense of belonging and success at Toi Ohomai;
- Facilitating a range of kaupapa which are shown to improve ākonga engagement and success in vocational tertiary education;
- Working collaboratively with other Toi Ohomai teams, and supporting the functions of the directorate.

The Kaitātaiako Facilitator reports to the Māori Success Manager - Ākonga Māori Success and Equity and will be responsible for:
**He kōrero mōu| About you**:
To be successful in this role you will:

- Use Te Reo me ōna tikanga to deliver a kaupapa-Māori programmes shown to make a difference to ākonga Māori success;
- Build sustainable, trusting relationships with ākonga Māori and kaimahi;
- Be potential focused;
- Have an understanding of the educational sector and the barriers that affect ākonga Māori success.

**Mō Mātou | About us**:
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology (Toi Ohomai IT) is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with five campuses reaching across the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato regions. Two main campuses are located at The Toi Poike/Windermere (Tauranga) and Mokoia (Rotorua), with smaller, regional campuses located in Whakatāne, Tokoroa, and Taupō.

Toi Ohomai IT is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering culturally-responsive services in a manner that responds to the needs and aspirations of ākonga Māori and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities and/or businesses throughout our region. To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**: