Kaiawhina (Tutor Assistant)

Te Wananga o Aotearoa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four extra annual leave days for Matar

Free on-site car parking

Wellness programme

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is hiring 7 Kaiāwhina to support planning, delivery and administration of learning programmes across Māngere & Waitakāre campuses in Auckland. Roles emphasize Te Reo Māori, learner engagement and whānau wellbeing.

The successful candidates will assist Kaiako, manage learner records, prepare resources and foster a positive, culturally grounded learning environment. NCEA Level 2 or higher is required, with Te Reo Māori fluency desirable.

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 2 (equivalent or higher) is required, preferably in Te Reo Māori.
• Fluency or strong ability in Te Reo Māori is highly desirable for roles supporting Te Reo Māori programmes.
• Experience in a support, education, administration or customer-focused role, ideally within a learning environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with tauira and colleagues.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus and team contribution.

Responsibilities

• Support Kaiako with planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality learning experiences for tauira.
• Assist with tauira recruitment, enrolment processes and maintaining accurate learner records and documentation.
• Prepare learning resources, teaching materials and classroom environments.
• Support programme administration and academic quality processes to ensure compliance.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to tauira to promote engagement and progression.
• Monitor attendance, follow up learner absences and assist with initiatives to improve success.
• Support programme activities including noho marae, wānanga and related admin tasks.

Skills

Fluency in Te Reo Māori

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

NCEA Level 2 or higher

Job description

Ifyou're passionate about helping others succeed on their Te Reo Māori journeyand enjoy working in a supportive, learner-focused environment, we'd love tohear from you.

• Fourextra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season.
• Freeon-site carparking.

Asa proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is ourmission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision,guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinnedby Māori culture and values.

Ourkaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits tosupport the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki andthe holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free eventsand services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

7x Positions Available Primarily based at our Māngere & Waitakare Campus.

AsKaiāwhina, you will:

• Support Kaiako with the planning, preparation anddelivery of high-quality learning experiences for tauira.
• Assist with tauira recruitment, enrolment processes andmaintaining accurate learner records and documentation
• Prepare learning resources, teaching materials andclassroom environments to support effective programme delivery.
• Support programme administration and academic qualityprocesses to ensure compliance and successful delivery
• Provide pastoral and academic support to tauira,helping to promote engagement, retention, successful completion andprogression.
• Monitor attendance, following up learner absences andassisting with initiatives to improve tauira success.
• Support programme activities, including noho marae,wānanga and administrative processes that contribute to qualityeducational outcomes.

Weare looking for someone who has the following:

• NCEA Level 2 (equivalent or higher) is required,preferably in Te Reo Māori.
• An ability and willingness to use and develop Te ReoMāori in the workplace. Fluency in Te Reo Māori is highly desirable forroles supporting Te Reo Māori programmes.
• Experience in a support, education, administration orcustomer-focused role, ideally within a learning environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills,with the ability to connect positively with tauira and colleagues.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identifyopportunities for continuous improvement and contribute positively to teamsuccess.
• The ability to motivate, encourage and empower othersto achieve their goals.
• A commitment to te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and thevalues of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Asa kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.