Mātauranga Māori Lead
Mō tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a full‑time, permanent Mātauranga Māori Lead to join our Māori Student Success Team at EIT.
This role provides leadership and specialist expertise to support EIT managers and kaimahi to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to advance the implementation of Herea Te Rā, EIT’s Māori capability development framework, across the organisation. The role supports staff to strengthen culturally responsive and relational pedagogy and to meaningfully embed kaupapa Māori and Mātauranga Māori into curriculum, teaching, and professional practice.
This position is based in Hawke's Bay, reports to the Mātauranga Māori Team Leader, and works closely with academic leaders, kaimahi, and mana whenua to support equitable outcomes for ākonga Māori.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $90,000 and $110,000, dependent on skills and experience.
Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Responsibilities
As the Mātauranga Māori Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Leading managers and kaimahi to implement Herea Te Rā (EIT’s Māori capability framework), supporting the development of culturally responsive and relational pedagogy and the weaving of Mātauranga Māori into curriculum and practice
- Designing and delivering workshops, and providing one‑to‑one support and coaching as core elements of this mahi
- Providing thought leadership and practical guidance on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori, and mātauranga Māori across EIT
- Supporting curriculum design, programme development, assessment, and quality assurance to ensure cultural validity and responsiveness
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and mana whenua to support place‑based and locally relevant expressions of Mātauranga Māori
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience coaching managers and kaimahi to improve equitable outcomes, particularly for ākonga Māori
- Strong expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori, and Mātauranga Māori, and their application in tertiary education
- A deep understanding of te ao Māori and culturally responsive and relational pedagogy
- Strong relationship‑building and facilitation skills, including experience delivering workshops and professional learning
- A degree‑level qualification in Education, Te Ao Māori, or a relevant field
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 Tairāwhiti (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.
