Kaiako - Certificate in Rongoā (Kaupae 4)

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Te Kūiti; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a kaiako at the Maniapoto Campus in Te Kuiti to inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings and culturally grounded learning experiences. The role focuses on adult learning and embedding Māori values across teaching and learning contexts.

You will support tauira success from enrolment to graduation, facilitate noho and wānanga, and adapt approaches to diverse learner needs in a kaupapa Māori environment.

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 embedding Māori values in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings and traditional healing practices.
• Create engaging, culturally grounded learning experiences that connect tauira to mātauranga Māori.
• Support tauira success from enrolment through to achievement and graduation.
• Facilitate noho, wānanga and practical learning opportunities bringing learning to life.
• Adapt teaching approaches to diverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Rongoā Māori knowledge

Adult education

Intercultural communication

Job description

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 tauira 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.

A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email [e-mail]