Foundation Skills Kaiako: Kaupapa Māori Educator

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and life insurance for PER

Four extra annual leave days

Wellness programme

Free on-site carparking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a Kaiako for Foundation Skills in Hamilton. This permanent, full-time role involves teaching Foundation Skills programmes, developing lesson plans, and supporting tauira to achieve learning outcomes.

The position runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a January 2027 start date. The ideal candidate will hold Level 5 teaching qualifications, NZ teaching certificates, and a current First Aid certificate, plus a clean driver licence and police check.

Qualifications

• Bachelors not required; candidates must hold Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Teaching, Social Services, or related field.
• NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) with Unit Standard 4098 or equivalent.
• NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Education (Level 5) and/or relevant professional development experience.
• Minimum two years of teaching or related adult/youth education experience.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1) and clean Police & Safety Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundation Skills programmes with lesson planning and delivery.
• Respond to tauira learning needs and assess progress to support achievement.
• Recruit tauira in line with programme entry requirements.
• Plan learning sessions according to tauira needs and programme schedule.

Education

Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Teaching, Social Services, or related field

New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) and Unit Standard 4098 or equivalent

New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Education (Level 5) and/or proven industry experience in professional development

Minimum two years of proven experience in a related role teaching or supporting adults or youth (16-24 year olds)

Current First Aid Certificate

Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1) and a clean Police & Safety Check record

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a Kaiako for Foundation Skills in Hamilton. This permanent, full-time role involves teaching Foundation Skills programmes, developing lesson plans, and supporting tauira to achieve learning outcomes.

The position runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a January 2027 start date. The ideal candidate will hold Level 5 teaching qualifications, NZ teaching certificates, and a current First Aid certificate, plus a clean driver licence and police check.