Kaiako - Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga L5

About the role

Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga, a kaupapa Māori tertiary education provider, is hiring a Kaiako (teacher) for a fixed-term position from January 2027 to December 2027 in Porirua. The teacher brings Mātauranga Māori to life through engaging, culturally grounded teaching and supports students from enrolment through to graduation.

Key responsibilities

• Bring Mātauranga Māori to life through engaging and culturally grounded teaching.
• Support student success from enrolment through to achievement and graduation.
• Facilitate learning experiences that explore taonga, tikanga and Māori knowledge systems.
• Build strong relationships with students, whānau, iwi, hapū and community stakeholders.
• Adapt learning approaches to meet diverse learner needs and aspirations.
• Champion kaupapa Māori values and contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment.

Required profile

• A qualification in Mātauranga Māori, tikanga, taonga, anthropology, New Zealand history or a related field, or equivalent lived experience and expertise.
• Experience working with iwi, hapū, marae or cultural development projects.
• Adult teaching experience, or the ability to support adult learners in a kaupapa Māori environment.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori, whakapapa, pōwhiri, whakatau, whakawhanaungatanga and Māori values.
• Willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong communication, relationship-building and facilitation skills.

What we offer

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season.
• An on-site wellness programme with free events and services.
• Free on-site carparking.

The position is fixed term, January 2027 to December 2027, based in Porirua. Applications close when a suitable candidate is found; a full position description is available on the employer's careers website.