Kaiārahi
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi — About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Kaiārahi – Mātauranga Māori Teaching Mentor to join Te Kura Kaupapa Mātauranga, Pāpori me Te Whare Tiaki Kararehe. In this role you will:
- Develop, guide and carry out and/or support the teaching of Te Reo, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori content in programmes and courses across the School.
- Support academically rich and culturally grounded learning experiences for ākonga.
- Collaborate with teaching teams, Māori Student Success, Pouwhirinaki, and iwi/hapū stakeholders.
- Contribute to curriculum development, student learning, assessment, research, and staff capability uplift.
This is a 0.6 FTE part‑time, permanent position based at our Hawke’s Bay Campus and off‑campus learning locations.
The appointing salary will be negotiated based on skills and relevant experience.
He kōrero mōu — About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A high level of skill and knowledge in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
- Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and/or supporting Māori‑centred learning (highly desirable).
- Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to guide and support staff in Māori capability development.
- Confidence engaging with iwi, hapū, community and the wider sector.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
