Lecturer in Toi Māori
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the role
We are seeking a full‑time, permanent Lecturer in Toi Māori to join Toihoukura at our Tairāwhiti Campus. This role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality teaching, learning, and creative practice within a culturally rich and supportive academic environment.
The purpose of this role is to deliver lectures, workshops, wānanga, tutorials, and technical skills to Toihoukura students based in Tairāwhiti in the fields of Māori visual arts and Māori fibre arts (traditional and contemporary).
Reporting to the Head of School – Toihoukura, you will work closely with academic colleagues, student support services, and external stakeholders. You will contribute to curriculum development, research or creative practice, student wellbeing, and the ongoing growth and reputation of Toihoukura programmes.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $80,000 and $87,000, dependent on skills and experience.
The Lecturer in Toi Māori will be responsible for:
- Delivering engaging teaching across lectures, workshops, wānanga, tutorials, and studio‑based learning
- Contributing to the development, review, and delivery of curriculum and course materials
- Supporting student learning, assessment, moderation, and wellbeing
- Building and maintaining a research and/or creative practice portfolio
- Developing relationships with iwi, community, and industry stakeholders to support student engagement and programme promotion
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Expertise in Māori visual arts and Māori fibre arts, including traditional and contemporary practice
- Knowledge of pūrākau and tikanga Māori to inform teaching and creative practice
- Strong teaching, facilitation, and communication skills
- Experience supporting student learning and assessment in a tertiary or similar environment
- A relevant qualification at Master’s level, or equivalent experience
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 campuses in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
