Manager - Te Reo Kairangi, He Waka Hiringa

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, 'tauira success' is our mission and 'whānau transformation through education' is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values. Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office
• Free car parking at our main campuses

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to take on the role of Manager – Te Reo Kairangi and He Waka Hiringa, responsible for our postgraduate programmes in Te Tohu Paerua oTe Reo Kairangi (Master of Te Reo Māori) and He Waka Hiringa (Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge). This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of high-quality, kaupapa Māori-based postgraduate education that advances te reo Māori revitalisation and Indigenous knowledge systems, empowering tauira and strengthening communities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include oversight and monitoring of the delivery of teaching and learning, assessment, quality assurance, and academic administration practices within your team. A key part of your mahi will be building a strong rangahau culture that honours both mātauranga Māori and Indigenous research methodologies, integrating research-informed teaching practices, and supporting kaiako to thrive at the postgraduate level. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including iwi, hapū, whānau, and Indigenous knowledge holders, to maintain strong relationships and uphold the mana of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based at any one of our sites in Aotearoa.

In this role, you will lead both masters programmes with a focus on academic excellence, cultural integrity, and the advancement of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori. You'll oversee programme design and delivery, ensuring compliance with NZQA standards while fostering innovation and continuous improvement at the postgraduate level, with particular emphasis on Indigenous pedagogies and research approaches.

You will have:

• PhD or Masters degree with significant professional, research, or practice-based experience in te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, Indigenous knowledge systems, or related disciplines
• Additional qualifications in adult tertiary teaching (level 5), NZ Certificate in Assessment Practice (level 4), quality assurance, or academic programme leadership are advantageous
• 5+ years teaching experience in the tertiary education sector
• Demonstrated expertise and capability in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• 5+ years' experience in educational leadership and management in the tertiary education sector, preferably at postgraduate level
• 5+ years teaching experience in the tertiary education sector, with demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision, research mentorship, and Indigenous research methodologies
• Strong understanding of kaupapa Māori research approaches and the ability to support tauira in conducting research that advances te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your commitment to participating in cultural activities and embodying Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be essential.

If 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. A position description is available on our careers website.

For any other queries or for a confidential kōrero email Paemanu (Director) – Rangahau (Te Manawahoukura), Degrees and Postgraduate Delivery.

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