Kaihautū

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

  • Opportunity to build mātauranga Māori capability and capacity of staff across Unitec and help lead this work as we progress into Te Pūkenga
  • Kaihautū offices are situated at the marae which offers a range of support services for staff and students of Unitec
  • Join a high performing team that celebrates the value of whanaungatanga in the work they do

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, anei he tūranga e whakakōrero ana i ngā mātāpono o Te Noho Kotahitanga, waihoki e hāpai ana i te whakakitenga o Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka, arā ko te Manaakitia te Rito. Kei raro iho nei ētahi whakamāramatanga mō te tūranga nei.

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

There are a small number of Kaihautū that work within Unitec's Māia team, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone new to join the team.  Māia is underpinned by the principles and values of Te Noho Kotahitanga, the Māori Success Strategy and Unitec's Manaakitia Te Rito strategy. The Kaihautū role is diverse, but one of its core focus areas is to embed mātauranga Māori across Unitec in a way that supports the success of tauira Māori and all students.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will need to have a sound understanding of staff and academic processes within the tertiary education setting and have a depth of understanding in respect to ako practices that lead to improved educational outcomes.

Having an understanding of te reo me ngā tikanga and being able to share the beauty of Te Ao Māori is highly desirable.  You will have strong relationship-building skills, effective at communicating with a range of different groups and individuals, and an understanding of how to operate in a mainstream setting.

It is essential that you hold a post-graduate qualification or be working towards completing one. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

  • Fixed term, full-time role working 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday
  • Start date asap and ending 9 December 2022

We offer a range of benefits and discounts including Life and Income Insurance, Health insurance and more. You will be located at our beautiful green campus in Mt Albert and join a highly motivated team, who are passionate about the mahi they do and the results they achieve together.

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online. The closing date is Thursday 4 August 2022 at midday.

Please note: We are looking for a successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply

COVID-19 Vaccination Certification

As part of Unitec's recruitment processes, to ensure we meet all of the COVID-19 policy settings, new staff will continue to be required to provide confirmation of vaccination status prior to employment being confirmed, where the role would reasonably expect a requirement of proof of vaccination

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.



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