Kaiako Matua

**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**

We are seeking a dynamic Kaiako Matua to oversee the operational and academic facets, ensuring excellence in our education endeavours. At DynaSpeak, we pride ourselves on delivering a high quality NZCEL programme, offering a unique English Language learning experience in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our commitment to quality education and fostering an exceptional learning environment sets us apart.

As the Kaiako Matua, you’ll be at the forefront of managing the New Lynn sites day-to-day operations and academic functions. Your leadership will guide our academic and non-academic staff, ensuring a seamless execution of our programmes.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Taking charge of the site operations requirements, overseeing staffing, procedures, and administration duties, including student enrolment and pastoral support.
- Lead an academic team, providing support to educators to ensure compliance with procedures and uphold our quality standards.
- Provide comprehensive reports on operational matters and contributing to internal and external reviews.
- Engage in teaching activities when required, to support the educational objectives of the site.
- Play a pivotal role in fostering DynaSpeaks reputation and contribute to the enhancement of our educational standing in the community.

**About you**

You will also bring with you:

- Degree in Teaching/Education or Leadership
- CELTA or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in an EL environment
- NCALNE
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

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.

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