Kaitiaki - Home Based Learning

**Kaitiaki - Home Based Learning**
- Join us in making a difference in the educational journey of tauira
- Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Blenheim/Nelson
- Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.
- A whānau-friendly workplace

**About us**

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our vision of **‘Whānau transformation through education’** drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout the actions 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 and to whom we are accountable.
- ** Te Whakapono**:The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
- ** Ngā Ture**:The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
- ** Kotahitanga**:Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

**About the role**

Are you passionate about educational support and fostering holistic learning experiences? We are seeking a Kaitiaki - Home Based Learning to join our team and play pivotal role in the delivery of our Home-Based Learning Programmes. As a Kaitiaki, your responsibility will be to provide assessment services and programme support for our tauira. Our Home-Based Learning Programme offer our tauira the flexibility to pursue studies from the comfort of their own home, workplace, or any nominated location.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

- Organise and conduct whanaungatanga visits for new cohorts of tauira to ensure strong connection and understanding.
- Confirm enrolment within set periods, document programme inductions and accurately record all relevant details.
- Develop implement and review tailored support strategies for individual tauira, ensuring their needs are met.
- Track and report on tauira progress.

**About you**

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable individual who is passionate about education. They will excel in personalised support, possess strong communication skills, able to maintain and build positive relationships and embraces cultural diversity.

You will also bring with you:

- A Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching Level 4, desirable.
- A certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education Level 5 (NCALNE)
- Certificate in Tikanga Māori Level 3 or Te Reo Māori Level 1 or higher, desirable.
- A Full clean New Zealand Drivers’ License.
- 2-4 years’ experience in education, mentoring, coaching, facilitation, or learning support.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

If you would like to know more about the role, you can contact Fiona Mason, our Kaiwhakahaere (Manager)for Home-Based Learning on the following:
Phone: 027 290 1917