Kaupapa Māori Te Reo Educator | Tertiary Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and life insurance

Four extra annual leave days

Wellness programme with free events

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa seeks a kaiako (teacher) to empower learners at Maniapoto Campus. You will foster te reo Māori learning, guide students from enrolment to graduation, and tailor teaching to individual needs with a learner-centred approach.

The role requires Level 5 te reo Māori qualification and experience in adult education, including assessment, with strong tikanga and manaakitanga. Collaboration with whānau and community is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 5 te reo Māori qualification and adult teaching credentials.
• Experience teaching te reo Māori and adult learners.
• Fluency in te reo Māori with strong tikanga knowledge.
• Learner-centred approach with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of te reo Māori through engaging and supportive teaching.
• Guide tauira success from enrolment through completion and graduation.
• Adapt learning to individual needs, supporting tauira to achieve goals.
• Foster strong relationships with tauira, whānau, kaimahi and community.
• Champion te ao Māori values and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Learner-centred approach

Motivate diverse learners

Education

Level 5 te reo Māori qualification

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa seeks a kaiako (teacher) to empower learners at Maniapoto Campus. You will foster te reo Māori learning, guide students from enrolment to graduation, and tailor teaching to individual needs with a learner-centred approach.

The role requires Level 5 te reo Māori qualification and experience in adult education, including assessment, with strong tikanga and manaakitanga. Collaboration with whānau and community is essential.