About usTe Wananga o Aotearoa(TWoA) is New Zealand's second largest tertiary institution and the world'slargest indigenous tertiary educator, and we've been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.
Our visionof 'Whanau transformation through education' drives our commitment tobeing at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Maori culture andvalues.
Our kaimahi (employees)enjoy a whanau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to bethemselves.
In return for theircontribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:Free healthand life insurance for permanent employees.Four extra annualleave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.Special leaveavailable for sporting or cultural events.Tau Oraprogrammes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.Free carparking.About this roleAre you passionate about fostering a strength-based leadership approachwhile creating positive, enduring relationships?
We are seeking a dynamicindividual to join our team as a Puna Manager at our Raroera Te Puawai Puna Reo on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basis based in Hamilton.As our Puna Manager, you will provide leadership, professional development,and supervision to our ELC Kaiako (Educators), Administrator and Cook.
Thisrole is instrumental in meeting management responsibilities to ensurecompliance and maintain the quality of operations and meeting the needs of allstakeholders.
Upholding strategic and operational excellence is crucial indelivering exceptional Education services to our tamariki.Some of your responsibilities will include:Oversee the day-to-day of the PunaReo, including mentoring staff, leading program planning, and conductinginternal evaluations Ensuring all compliance standards and regulationsare upheld.Monitor teaching quality, tamariki progress, manageresources, and maintain records.
Develop external relationships and foster internalrelationships.Lead meetings, manage work force and engage in teamactivities.
Manage enrolments, funding, and budgets allocationseffectively.About youThe perfect fit for this role would be someone who is a passionateleader with strong communication, strategic management skills, complianceexpertise, and a genuine dedication to fostering a thriving learningenvironment for our tamariki.
You will also bring with you:Bachelor ofTeaching (Early Childhood Education).TeachingCouncil of New Zealand Registration and current practicing certificate.
Pumau ki te reo MaoriFulldrivers' license.2-4 years'experience in a leadership positionAwareness of the ECE regulations and funding frameworkProvenability to develop and implement strategies.
Excellentoral and written communication skills.
Asa kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Ahuatanga Maori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.Applytoday!Have weoutlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplacethat appeals?
Applications will close assoon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.A position description is available on ourcareer's website.
For any other queries,please email Position description