Kaiako: Māori Art & Indigenous Education Leader

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Free life insurance

Extra annual leave (Matariki)

Wellness programme

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Whakatāne is seeking a Kaiako to inspire tauira in Māori and Indigenous art and to guide their artistic practice. You will foster cultural identity, deliver hands-on learning, and connect theory with tikanga.

The role emphasizes mentoring adult learners, contributing to the Māori arts sector, and upholding kaupapa Māori values within a whānau-friendly education environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Māori Art, Visual Arts, Rauangi or a related field.
• Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners in a tertiary environment.
• Demonstrated credibility within the Māori arts sector.
• Strong understanding of tikanga Māori, kaupapa toi and mātauranga Māori.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• A current Full NZ Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspire creativity and cultural expression through Māori and Indigenous art.
• Guide tauira to develop their artistic practice in areas such as whakairo, ngā mahi a te whare pora, or toiataata.
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect theory, practice and tikanga.
• Support tauira success through mentoring, assessment and tailored learning approaches.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment grounded in whanaungatanga, ako and kaupapa Māori values.
• Contribute to the preservation and advancement of toi Māori by sharing knowledge, skills and creative expertise.

Skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Education

Māori Art, Visual Arts, Rauangi or related field

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Whakatāne is seeking a Kaiako to inspire tauira in Māori and Indigenous art and to guide their artistic practice. You will foster cultural identity, deliver hands-on learning, and connect theory with tikanga.

The role emphasizes mentoring adult learners, contributing to the Māori arts sector, and upholding kaupapa Māori values within a whānau-friendly education environment.