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Encourage our tauira to become kaitiaki of our rongoā and connect with the mātauranga of our tupuna to address the wellness of today.:
* Permanent, Full time 37.5hrs per week based in Waitakere*:
* Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.*:
* A whanau-friendly workplace with work-from-options for roles that can be carried out remotely.*
About us
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.
Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout the actions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi (employees):
- * Te Aroha*:Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.
- * Te Whakapono*:The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
- * Ngā Ture*:The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
- * Kotahitanga*:Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.
About the role
We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver the Certificate in Rongoā Māori Level 4 programme, which involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira progress. Some flexibility may be required to work some weekends and evenings.
About you
Ideally, applicants will have:
- Diploma in Rongoā Māori or Hauora Māori or equivalent
- Adult Teaching qualification (NZCATT) Level 5 or equivalent or be willing to complete during the first year of employment.
- Full and current NZ Drivers Licence
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience using traditional Māori healing methods, or other relevant work-related to Rongoā Māori
- Adult teaching experience. Whilst teaching experience is highly valued at TWoA, newly qualified Kaiako with relevant qualifications but with no or limited previous teaching experience will also be considered.
- Have proficient knowledge related to Te Ao Māori and is a leader regarding Āhuatanga Māori
- Proficient in te reo Māori (understanding, speaking and writing)
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.