Kaiako – Te Ara Reo Māori: He Pī Ka Pao Level 1

1 day ago

Nelson, New Zealand Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Full time

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 Te Ara Reo Māori: He Pī Ka Pao Level 1
and Level 2 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
is a Permanent, Full-time position, based out of the Nelson
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. Te Ara Reo Māori is a Reo Rua (Bi-lingual)
programme, so you will need to be a confident speaker of te reo Māori and be
familiar with delivering Ako Whakatere methodologies and techniques.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Diploma (Level
    5) or higher in te reo Māori, or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5)
    or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
  • Full and current NZ Driver Licence (Class 1)
  • National Certificate in Adult Literacy &
    Numeracy Education (Level 5)
  • Knowledge of Ako Whakatere methods of teaching,
    learning and delivery
  • Experience teaching te reo Māori
  • Experience teaching adults

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.

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