Kaitātaiako Facilitator

**Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata | **Learning with purpose, creating our futures

Māori enjoying educational success as Māori. Does this resonate with you? Are you looking for a role where you can contribute to ākonga Māori engagement and success? Do you have experience in the delivery of culturally responsive kaupapa which does this?

We are currently seeking a Kaitātaiako Facilitator, a Māori student support role model, who has commitment, drive and energy to work with and for ākonga Māori studying towards a vocational qualification.

**Kaupapa | Purpose**

The purpose of this role is to:

- Plan and deliver kaupapa Māori activity (academic, social, pastoral) for ākonga Māori to engage in life and learning at Toi Ohomai - Te Pūkenga
- Work collaboratively to facilitate activities which improve ākonga experience and success at Toi Ohomai - Te Pūkenga
- Ensure activities are contextualised and consistent across our campuses
- Support the functions of the directorate and the wider organisation to ensure tikanga and kawa practices are upheld with mana and integrity

**Ngā Mahi |** The Work

This role will provide to ākonga Māori:

- Student-facing academic support and advocacy
- A range of activities aligned to the learner journey

**Pūkenga |** Skill

To be successful in this role you will:

- Be able to build strong, trusting relationships with ākonga and kaimahi
- Have an understanding of the educational sector and be potential focused
- Deliver kaupapa-Māori based activities proven to make a difference
- Be able to travel across Toi Ohomai's Bay of Plenty and South Waikato campuses

**Our Whānau | **Our Family

The Kaitātaiako role is part of the Ākonga Māori Success Team and works closely with the wider Student Services Team to provide integrated and holistic supports that are values driven. Through our mahi we foster whakawhanaungatanga, manaakitanga and kotahitanga which enables a supportive, safe, and accessible environment for ākonga Māori to connect and succeed. Toi Ohomai - Te Pūkenga is part of a united national network of committed vocational educators, focussed on equity and upholding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

**Ō tātou huanga |** Our Benefits

For this role at Toi Ohomai - Te Pūkenga we offer a wide range of benefits such as:

- Five (5) weeks annual leave
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to enrol in study for self and immediate whānau
- Be part of an enterprising team contributing to the success of ākonga Māori in vocational education

This role is based at our Poike Campus, Tauranga-Moana.