Kaiako - Certificate in Rongoā (Kaupae 4)

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four extra annual leave days for Matar

Wellness program with free events and 

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa invites passionate kaiako to join our kaupapa Māori education team at Maniapoto Campus, Te Kuiti. You will inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings, create culturally grounded learning experiences, and support students from enrolment through graduation in a welcoming whānau-style environment.

As a kaiako, you will adapt to diverse learner needs, embed Māori values in teaching, and foster noho and wānanga experiences that bring learning to life.

Qualifications

• Experience practising Rongoā Māori or traditional Māori healing methods.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or facilitating learning with adult learners.
• Proficiency in te reo Māori and the ability to embed Māori values throughout teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings.
• Create engaging, culturally grounded learning experiences.
• Support tauira’ success from enrolment to graduation.
• Facilitate noho, wānanga and practical learning opportunities.
• Adapt teaching to diverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Rongoā Māori

Adult learning

Te reo Māori

Job description

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As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauirasuccess’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ isour vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmesunderpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a greatrange of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holidayseason
• An awesome wellness programmethat offers free events and services to support your physical and mentalwellbeing.

Location: Maniapoto Campus, Te Kuiti
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week

As a Kaiako, you will:

• Inspire tauira through the teachings ofRongoā Māori and traditional healing practices.
• Create engaging, culturally grounded learningexperiences that connect tauira to mātauranga Māori.
• Support tabela success from enrolmentthrough to achievement and graduation.
• Facilitate noho, wānanga and practicallearning opportunities that bring learning to life.
• Adapt your teaching approach to supportdiverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values whilefostering a positive, inclusive learning environment

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Experience practising Rongoā Māori ortraditional Māori healing methods, with a strong understanding ofindigenous healing principles.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or facilitatinglearning with adult learners.
• Proficiency in te reo Māori and theability to embed Māori values throughout teaching and learning.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness toparticipate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of ĀhuatangaMāori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.