Casual Kaiako: Literacy & Numeracy in Prisons

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 68,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a Kaiako to support literacy and numeracy for people in prison. Classes are small, with up to six tauira per class, and teaching will be conducted on a casual basis in Palmerston North. The role reports to a regional manager and involves collaborating with Ara Poutama staff.

An NZ driver’s license and relevant teaching qualification are required. The position focuses on developing tailored lesson plans, teaching resources, and maintaining records while ensuring

Qualifications

• Teaching background is required.
• National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5 or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Māori (Level 2+) or willingness to learn.
• A full NZ driver’s license is required.
• Experience with foundation learners is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teaching tauira assessed at step 1 or 2 to develop literacy and numeracy capability.
• Develop learning and lesson plans tailored to each tauira.
• Contribute to the development of teaching resources.
• Maintain records of assessment results, attendance, progress and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Driver's license

Māori language knowledge

Education

National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a Kaiako to support literacy and numeracy for people in prison. Classes are small, with up to six tauira per class, and teaching will be conducted on a casual basis in Palmerston North. The role reports to a regional manager and involves collaborating with Ara Poutama staff.

An NZ driver’s license and relevant teaching qualification are required. The position focuses on developing tailored lesson plans, teaching resources, and maintaining records while ensuring