Rongoā Māori Kaiako: Culturally Grounded Teaching

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four extra annual leave days for Matar

Wellness program with free events and 

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa invites passionate kaiako to join our kaupapa Māori education team at Maniapoto Campus, Te Kuiti. You will inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings, create culturally grounded learning experiences, and support students from enrolment through graduation in a welcoming whānau-style environment.

As a kaiako, you will adapt to diverse learner needs, embed Māori values in teaching, and foster noho and wānanga experiences that bring learning to life.

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 the ability to embed Māori values throughout teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings.
• Create engaging, culturally grounded learning experiences.
• Support tauira’ success from enrolment to graduation.
• Facilitate noho, wānanga and practical learning opportunities.
• Adapt teaching to diverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Rongoā Māori

Adult learning

Te reo Māori

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa invites passionate kaiako to join our kaupapa Māori education team at Maniapoto Campus, Te Kuiti. You will inspire tauira through Rongoā Māori teachings, create culturally grounded learning experiences, and support students from enrolment through graduation in a welcoming whānau-style environment.

As a kaiako, you will adapt to diverse learner needs, embed Māori values in teaching, and foster noho and wānanga experiences that bring learning to life.