Te Reo Māori Assistant – Level 1 & 2 (3 Positions)

About the role

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a kaupapa Māori tertiary provider, is hiring three Kaiāwhina (Te Reo Māori assistants) for its Level 1 and 2 Te Reo Māori programmes. The work is permanent and part-time at 15 hours per week, mainly based at the Mangere campus in Tamaki Makaurau. The role supports kaiako and learners (tauira) in a learner-focused, whānau-friendly environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support kaiako with the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality learning experiences for tauira
• Assist with tauira recruitment and enrolment, and maintain accurate learner records and documentation
• Prepare learning resources, teaching materials and classroom environments
• Support programme administration and academic quality processes to ensure compliance
• Provide pastoral and academic support to help engagement, retention, completion and progression
• 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), preferably in Te Reo Māori
• Ability and willingness to use and develop Te Reo Māori in the workplace; fluency highly desirable
• 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
• Willingness to take part in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori
• Full driver's licence

Required skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to motivate and empower others

What we offer

• Wellness programme with free events and services
• Free on-site carparking
• Four extra annual leave days for Matariki and the holiday season