Pouwhirinaki - Te Tohu Reo Rūmaki

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.
• For permanent kaimahi, four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed remotely.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are currently looking for a proactive and passionate Pouwhirinaki – Te Tohu Reo Rumaki to join us. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Lower Hutt.

The primary role of the Pouwhirinaki – Te Tohu Reo Rumaki is to coordinate, implement, and support the delivery of Te Tohu Reo Rumaki programme. Te Tohu Reo Rumaki is an innovative, full-time, full year programme of week-day classes. This position will assist Kaiako and tauira through the delivery of the programme, stepping in to present material when needed, supporting the management and marking of aromatawai, ensuring consistent learning experiences across different cohorts, and supporting engagement with the learning management system.

Mōu | About you

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about supporting immersive language learning, ensuring smooth delivery and consistency for all involved.

You will also bring with you:

• Diploma Level 6 in te reo Māori and/or ideally working towards a higher level reo qualification
• Ideally hold a Diploma in Adult Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
• Full drivers’ licence
• 2+ years’ experience teaching full immersion te reo Māori
• 2+ years’ experience teaching high contact hours of immersive language learning

If you're excited about this role but your past teaching experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description and/or requirements of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz