Kaiako - Certificate in Rongoā

6 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Wananga o Aotearoa Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Mō mātou | About us

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.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver our Certificate in Rongoā Level 4 programme, which involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress.

You will be responsible for recruiting and inducting tauira, implementing effective teaching and assessment strategies, monitoring academic progress, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with TWoA and NZQA requirements. Creating a collaborative, inclusive and culturally grounded learning environment will be essential to the success of this role.

This programme teaches the protocols and customs that surrounds rongoā, to develop and enable an understanding of the Māori world view. As the kaiako of this programme, you will be an experienced rongoā practitioner with previous teaching experience.

This is a Permanent, Part-Time (37.5 hours per fortnight) position, based out of the Te Mōouri, Otautahi campus. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and evenings.

Mōu | About you

You will be a confident Kaiako that brings energy and creativity that shines through in your delivery. You will have sound knowledge and experience in the origins, cultural principles, practices and their application for rongoā Māori, indigenous plant species (including identification, classification, health & safety, kaitiakitanga), and implement methodologies that support the diverse learning styles of students. You will have experience using traditional Māori healing methods, or other relevant work-related to Rongoā Māori

Ideally, you will have:

  • Diploma in Rongoā Māori, Hauora Māori or equivalent qualification
  • NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
  • Experience teaching adults
  • Full and current NZ Driver's License (Class 1)

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

Kua whati te tai, tono mai | Apply today

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 career's website. For any other queries, please email

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