Kaiako
Core
Teaching Te Aupakitanga (Māori language) to adults to expand their perspective, deepen their thinking, and strengthen their language skills.
Role type
Senior Māori language teacher (adult education)
Builds
High-level language proficiency, Māori cultural knowledge, and critical thinking for adult learners
Domain
Education / Māori language and culture
Required skills
Māori language (Kaupapa 6+), Adult Teaching L5 certification, oral and written Māori fluency, Māori tikanga and values, knowledge of advanced grammar (wetereo, whakarite), classroom management, curriculum development
Preferred skills
Experience with Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo pathways, knowledge of Māori oral traditions (waiata, whakapapa), ability to foster community connections
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver high-level Māori language courses, create meaningful learning experiences connecting students to Māori culture, guide students in speaking, writing, translating, and interpreting, inspire students to become language leaders, share Māori knowledge through stories and songs, support marae and community events, collaborate with colleagues to grow the program
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC