Kaiako – Certificate In Maori Governance

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsInspire and empower tauira to understand and engage with the principles and practices of Maori governance, deeply rooted in tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocols).Fixed Term, Full time, located at Palmerston North campus.
Start date 2 June, 2025Salary range: PR 1, PR 2 –2.5, PR 3, PR 4 (depending on the qualification held)As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, 'tauira success' is our mission and 'whanau transformation through education' is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Maori culture and values.Mo tenei mahi | About this jobWe are seeking a kaiako to deliver our exciting new programme for the Certificate in Maori Governance/Manu Taiko – Toro Parirau.
This Certificate in Maori Governance Level 4 programme will develop skills and confidence for Maori governors within a Kaupapa Maori context, enhancing leadership skills, governance understanding, and preparing for successful succession in governance roles.This is a full-time (37.5hrs per week) fixed term (until 14 December 2025) position based at our Palmerston North campus.
The role involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, delivering quality lessons to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress.
This is one of our innovative pilot programmes, so you will provide ongoing feedback about the course and be supported to deliver a quality educational experience for our tauira.
Some flexibility is required to work some weekends and evenings.You will play a critical role in inspiring and empowering tauira to understand and engage with the principles and practices of Maori governance, deeply rooted in tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocols).
You will be someone who is passionate about fostering a learning environment that respects and elevates Maori values, encourages critical thinking, and cultivates leadership aligned with the mana (authority) and matauranga (knowledge) of iwi, hapu, and whanau.The right candidate will have a passion for supporting tauira success, as well as possess strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and adaptability.Ideally you will:Hold a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Maori / Business Studies or comparative equivalent.Hold a Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent.Have a Certificate in First Aid.Have a Full and current Driver's license (Class 1) required.Have a minimum 5+ years' experience in Maori Governance, Leadership, and/or related roles.Minimum 2+ years adult teaching and/or facilitation.
Whilst teaching experience is highly valued at TWoA, newly qualified Kaiako/tutors with the relevant qualifications but with no or limited previous teaching experience will also be considered for employment.As a kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities, and develop and uphold ahuatanga Maori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.Kua whati te tai, tono mai
| Apply todayIf we've outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.
If you have queries about the position and/or the programme, please email ****** position description is available on our career's website.How do your skills match this job?Te Wananga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is Aotearoa's second largest tertiary educator and the world's largest indigenous tertiary educator.
We've been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.
Our vision of 'Whanau transformation through education' drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Maori culture and values.We look for people who are passionate about the contribution they make through their mahi (work) and want to join us on our journey to ensure success for our tauira (students), our kaimahi (employees) and their whanau (families).
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