Inspire excellence in educational outcomes
Permanent, Full time (hours per week) position
Based at our Waitakere Campus
About us
Te Wananga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand's second largest tertiary institution and the world's largest indigenous tertiary educator. We've been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.
Our vision of 'Whanau transformation through education' drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Maori culture and values.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whanau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.
In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:
Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
Free car parking.
About the role
We are seeking a Kaiwhakahaere Ako – Manager Educational Delivery to manage a team of kaiako whose portfolio will cover our pilot programmes within a designated takiwa. As a Kaiwhakahaere Ako, you will offer strong leadership and management to motivate our Kaiako to provide top-notch educational experiences for tauira and stakeholders.
Collaboration with our Kairuruku (National Programme Manager) and other key stakeholders is key to ensuring curriculum goals are met.
Ability to travel across the takiwa is required. This position oversees programme management and delivery of new programmes introduced to the takiwa.
Some of the responsibilities include teaching and delivery, monitoring kaiako and kaimahi performance, supporting the tauira recruitment process, establishing and maintaining enduring relationships, and ensuring accurate academic processes and procedures.
About you
As a Kaiwhakahaere Ako, you will be proficient in leadership and management skills. You will bring with you a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Management or Commerce and a Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5).
Assessment and moderation standards (4098, 11281, 18203) or a New Zealand Certificate in Assessment Practice is preferred. Proficiency in Te Reo and Tikanga Maori is desirable.
You will be an exceptional leader with at least 5 years' experience in a tertiary education environment, and 5+ years' proven experience delivering quality education and teaching experience.
As a kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Ahuatanga Maori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.
Apply today!
Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals? Applications will close on 28 August so apply now. A position description is available on our career's website. For any other queries, please email.
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