Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)Full timeTe Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi offers the highest standards of tertiary education from certificate to doctorate levels, including programmes for international scholars of indigenous studies. Our vision is to promote, grow and sustain Maori language, knowledge, and culture, according to tikanga Maori practice.This is an exciting time to be part of Maori and indigenous scholarship, and our success relies on the excellence of our people and our connection to the communities that we serve.We are seeking applications for a Lecturer – Wai Ora located in Whakatane to provide Mataatua iwi, hapu and whanau with an opportunity to have the Certificate in Wai Ora level 3 and level 4 (6-month) programmes delivered in their rohe.The programmes are under-pinned by matauranga Maori and have four core areas of study including:Whakapapa of bodies of water surrounding a marae or other communities.Strategies to protect and manage freshwater and marine ecosystems.Contemporary theories and practices to sustain freshwater and marine ecosystems for future generations.The rights, interests and responsibilities of marae, hapu and iwi regarding freshwater and marine bodies of water.The 6-month programmes have intakes in February and July of each year. Delivery is mixed mode including classroom activities, water science practicums, tutorials, eLearning, and Wananga/marae based noho, as well as completing student assessments and evaluation.We expect applicants to have:Practical work experience relevant to water resource use as it pertains to whanau, hapu, iwi or community resources use and Kaitiakitanga.Relevant work experience in the field of Wai Ora.A minimum level 4 or diploma qualification in Tikanga Maori, environmental sciences or related fields.A teaching qualification (preferable adult teaching) and relevant adult teaching experience.Knowledge of tikanga Maori, and at least intermediate level Te Reo Maori skills.A relevant network with Mataatua marae, whanau, hapu, iwi or community groups.We offer a supportive working environment with ongoing professional development and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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