Kaiako – Diploma in Māori indigenous Arts: Toi Paematua – Rauangi (Level 5)
Mō mātau (About us) As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values. Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:
Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
Flexible work hours and work-from-home options for some roles.
Free car parking at our main campuses.
Mō tēnei mahi (About this job) We are seeking a dedicated Kaiako to deliver our Diploma in Māori Indigenous Arts: Toi Paematua – Rauangi (Level 5 programme). This is a permanent, full-time position starting in January 2025. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, delivering engaging content to tauira, addressing tauira learning needs, and assessing their progress. Flexibility may be required for some weekend and evening sessions. Mōu (About you) To succeed in this role, you will have sound knowledge and teaching experience within Toi Māori Rauangi field to deliver our Kāwai Raupapa programme. You will need to have the ability to facilitate application of principle and theory into contextualised practice, apply tikanga Māori appropriate to toi Māori - Rauangi, and be a critical, conceptual and self-reflective practitioner. You will bring with you:
Te Maunga Kura Toi (Bachelor of Māori & Indigenous Art) Level 7 with a focus on required kaupapa toi (Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Poa, Toi Ataata, Whakairo, Mau Rākaū, Māori Performing Arts), OR equivalent (Level 7 or higher), that demonstrates holding/showing equivalence for NZQA standards assessed in this programme
New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
Either attest equivalence for NZQA standards required to assess and moderate this programme OR hold the NZ Certificate in Assessment Practice (L4)
Minimum two years of proven experience teaching adult learners
Minimum two years of work experience in Raranga Māori
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key. Tonoa i tēnei rā! (Apply today!) If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist. A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz