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Ako Excellence Facilitator(Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!)
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Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Job Description
Empower and inspire our Kaiako to enrich Ako.
Highly experienced educator with expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy and indigenous knowledge.
Based at any one of our sites across Aotearoa
Mō mātou | About us
As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:
Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
Free car parking at our main campuses.
Mōu | About you
If you’re passionate about transforming education and empowering kaiako to thrive in culturally grounded, innovative learning environments, we’ve created this new role to lead the charge in inspiring and upskilling our teaching workforce.
As Ako Excellence Facilitator, you’ll design and deliver professional learning experiences that embed Tauira-centred practices, grounded in mātauranga Māori, indigenous pedagogies, and the Ako Wānanga framework. You’ll champion the integration of cutting-edge educational technologies—think adaptive learning, AI-enhanced tools, and immersive simulations—to elevate teaching quality and learner engagement.
What makes this role exciting?
Lead innovation: Introduce game-based learning, virtual classrooms, and interactive tools that make learning dynamic and engaging.
Empower kaiako: Facilitate workshops and coaching that build confidence and capability in blended and online teaching.
Shape the future: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and educational excellence across the Wānanga.
Mōu | About you
Your success in this exciting new position will hinge on your depth of experience as a teacher, kaiako or facilitator along with:
A postgraduate qualification in Education, Educational Technology, or Tertiary Teaching (Master’s preferred).
At least 5 years’ experience in tertiary teaching, with expertise in blended and online learning.
Strong knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and indigenous knowledge systems.
Proven ability to inspire, coach, and support academic staff in adopting innovative teaching practices.
A full NZ drivers licence as some regional travel will be required.
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on teaching excellence and help us create transformative learning experiences for tauira, we’d love to hear from you.
A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email [email protected]
Position description Apply now
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Highly experienced educator with expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy and indigenous knowledge.
Based at any one of our sites across Aotearoa
Mō mātou | About us
As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:
Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
Free car parking at our main campuses.
Mōu | About you
If you’re passionate about transforming education and empowering kaiako to thrive in culturally grounded, innovative learning environments, we’ve created this new role to lead the charge in inspiring and upskilling our teaching workforce.
As Ako Excellence Facilitator, you’ll design and deliver professional learning experiences that embed Tauira-centred practices, grounded in mātauranga Māori, indigenous pedagogies, and the Ako Wānanga framework. You’ll champion the integration of cutting-edge educational technologies—think adaptive learning, AI-enhanced tools, and immersive simulations—to elevate teaching quality and learner engagement.
What makes this role exciting?
Lead innovation: Introduce game-based learning, virtual classrooms, and interactive tools that make learning dynamic and engaging.
Empower kaiako: Facilitate workshops and coaching that build confidence and capability in blended and online teaching.
Shape the future: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and educational excellence across the Wānanga.
Mōu | About you
Your success in this exciting new position will hinge on your depth of experience as a teacher, kaiako or facilitator along with:
A postgraduate qualification in Education, Educational Technology, or Tertiary Teaching (Master’s preferred).
At least 5 years’ experience in tertiary teaching, with expertise in blended and online learning.
Strong knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and indigenous knowledge systems.
Proven ability to inspire, coach, and support academic staff in adopting innovative teaching practices.
A full NZ drivers licence as some regional travel will be required.
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on teaching excellence and help us create transformative learning experiences for tauira, we’d love to hear from you.
A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email [email protected]
Position description Apply now
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