Te Reo Māori Education Support Assistant

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a part-time Education Support Assistant to aid Kauako in delivering kaupapa Māori learning experiences in Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Wellington City. The role requires Te Reo Māori use and a proactive, student-centered approach.

Responsibilities include recruitment support, learner records, resource preparation, and contributing to programme administration. Strong communication and cultural understanding are essential to empower tauira and foster success.

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 2 or higher is required.
• Willingness to use and develop Te Reo Māori in the workplace.
• Experience in a support, education, administration or customer-focused role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset with opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and empower others.
• Willingness to participate in cultural activities and Āhuatanga Māori.

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 to support delivery.
• Support programme administration and academic quality processes for compliance and delivery.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to tauira to promote engagement and progression.
• Monitor attendance, follow up learner absences and assist with improving tauira success.
• Support programme activities including noho marae, wānanga and administrative processes.

Skills

Te Reo Māori fluency

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

NCEA Level 2 or higher

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a part-time Education Support Assistant to aid Kauako in delivering kaupapa Māori learning experiences in Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Wellington City. The role requires Te Reo Māori use and a proactive, student-centered approach.

Responsibilities include recruitment support, learner records, resource preparation, and contributing to programme administration. Strong communication and cultural understanding are essential to empower tauira and foster success.