Kaiako: Māori Performing Arts – Tertiary Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Four extra annual leave days

Wellness programme

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa seeks a kaiako to inspire creativity and cultural expression through Māori and Indigenous art. You will guide tauira to develop artistic practice, create hands-on experiences, and support success through mentoring and assessment.

Applicants should hold a Māori Performing Arts qualification, have experience teaching adults in a tertiary setting, and demonstrate credibility in the Māori Performing Arts sector. A Full NZ Driver Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners in tertiary education.
• Ability to mentor and support diverse learners.
• Strong credibility in the Māori Performing Arts sector.

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

Adult teaching experience

Cultural education

Relationship building

Education

Māori Performing Arts qualification

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa seeks a kaiako to inspire creativity and cultural expression through Māori and Indigenous art. You will guide tauira to develop artistic practice, create hands-on experiences, and support success through mentoring and assessment.

Applicants should hold a Māori Performing Arts qualification, have experience teaching adults in a tertiary setting, and demonstrate credibility in the Māori Performing Arts sector. A Full NZ Driver Licence is required.