Kaiako – Certificate in Rongoā

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, Full-time position, based out of the Nelsoncampus. 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 

Please note that we are closed during the
Christmas/New Year period so we will respond to your application after 15
January 2026