Mātauranga Māori Advisor

7 days ago

Napier Field, Alabama, New Zealand EIT | Te Pūkenga Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$85,000 per year
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

We are seeking a Mātauranga Māori Advisor to join our Māori Student Success & Equity team at EIT | Te Pūkenga, based in Hawke's Bay. This permanent, full-time role provides thought leadership and practical support to embed kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori approaches across curriculum design, staff development, and institutional strategy.

You will play a key role in advancing Herea Te Rā – EIT's Māori capability development framework – and ensuring culturally grounded education excellence.

The appointing salary for this role will be $60,000 to $85,000, dependent on skills and experience.

You will report to the Pouārahi Māori, Executive Director Māori and will be responsible for:

  • Leading and sustaining implementation of Herea Te Rā across EIT.
  • Advising on curriculum development and programme reviews to integrate kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori.
  • Designing and delivering professional learning initiatives for kaimahi.
  • Providing strategic advice on policy, equity initiatives, and cultural responsiveness.
  • Building strong relationships with iwi, hapū, and Māori communities.
He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Depth of expertise in mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori.
  • Advanced fluency in te reo Māori and deep understanding of tikanga, kawa, and te ao Māori.
  • Experience designing and implementing professional learning and development initiatives.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design and quality assurance in tertiary education.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Degree-level qualification in education, Māori studies, or a relevant field (postgraduate desirable).

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT | Te Pūkenga is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke's Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to creating a culturally competent and confident workforce that meets the aspirations of Māori learners, iwi, and communities.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and Cover Letter online. For more information, please contact

For a copy of the Job Description visit Mātauranga-Māori-Advisor-(July-

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