Academic Staff Member Te Kura Māori
Position Title: Academic Staff Member Te Kura Māori
Location: Bay of Plenty
Team: Academic Delivery and Development
Position Type: Permanent, full time
Remuneration: $65,286 - $87,211 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable kaiako to join our Te Kura Māori team, contributing to the delivery of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori programmes. You will inspire ākonga, uphold kaupapa Māori pedagogy, and champion excellence in Māori education.
As an Academic Staff Member within Te Kura Māori, you’ll design and deliver high‑quality teaching that strengthens cultural capability, revitalises te reo Māori, and supports the educational success of our diverse ākonga. You will collaborate with a committed team dedicated to nurturing Māori knowledge, identity, and learning pathways.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging, learner‑centred teaching in Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Develop and assess learning resources that reflect kaupapa Māori
• Support ākonga through mentoring, guidance, and academic development
• Contribute to programme design and continuous improvement
• Uphold Toi Ohomai values and promote a positive learning environment
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• High fluency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• Experience teaching in tertiary or similar learning environments
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to work confidently with diverse learners and communities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move we encourage you to apply early, as we will begin reviewing applications as they come in and may close the application process before the advertised deadline.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
