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Kaiako - Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work Level 7
Guide our tauira to make a positive impact on people’s lives and contribute to the wellbeing of our society in Aotearoa_**:
- Casual, 15hrs per week based in Mangere
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:
About you:
The Kaiako will need to have the ability to develop and dispense Māori bodies of knowledge contextualized to social work practice, knowledge of bicultural frameworks, and the ability to plan and deliver them.
Ideally, applicants will have:
- New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT L5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
- Full and current NZ Driver Licence
- Clean Police Record
Memberships:
- Full and current registration with the NZ Social Work Registration Board
Experience:
- Proven experience in a related role
- Adult teaching experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of te reo and tikanga Māori within a bicultural framework
- 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._
NOTE: This position is classed as a Core Worker under the Vulnerable Children’s Act and will need to pass a safety check, inclusive of Police Vetting, under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014.
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.