Te Ara Reo Māori Support Assistant (Casual)

About the role

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is a kaupapa Māori tertiary education provider offering a casual Kaiāwhina position in Te Ara Reo Māori, based in Te Mouri, Ōtautahi (Christchurch). There are no set hours; work is as and when required. The role supports kaiako and tauira (learners) in delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Support kaiako with the planning, preparation and delivery of learning experiences for tauira
• Assist with tauira recruitment and enrolment, and maintain accurate learner records
• Prepare learning resources, teaching materials and classroom environments
• Provide pastoral and academic support to help engagement, retention and successful completion
• Monitor attendance, follow up absences and support initiatives to improve tauira success
• Support programme activities such as noho marae, wānanga and administrative processes

Required profile

• NCEA Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Te Reo Māori preferred
• Proficiency in written and spoken Te Reo Māori
• Experience in a support, education, administration or customer-focused role, ideally in a learning environment
• Commitment to te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and the values of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
• Ability to motivate, encourage and empower others

Required skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised approach
• Ability to connect positively with tauira and colleagues
• Playing the guitar and/or singing is a bonus

The application closes when a suitable candidate is found; a full position description is available on the careers website.