Aukaha Te Aho Tui Tikanga - Te Waenga

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
NZ - new zealand
January 11, 2025

Champion, interpret and apply cultural practices internally and with iwi, hapū and other key stakeholders.

Flexibility to be based at one of our campuses in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions.

Salary $102,145-$153,217 plus benefits.

As a proudly indigenous 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.
Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Reporting to Te Ngira Kōtuitui, this newly created position is an opportunity for you to strengthen and uphold the integrity and advancement of Tikanga Māori and Āhuatanga Māori within Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Reflecting your level of responsibility and importance, this position will be an active member of the Tūmatakahuki leadership team in Te Waenga. You'll be looked upon to lead and guide tikanga within the takiwā, ensuring all interactions involving kaimahi and key TWoA stakeholders are carried out appropriately, and Māori values and philosophies are embedded within key functions, engagements, and decision-making processes.

Day to day, the Aukaha Te Aho Tui Tikanga will support the interpretation and application of cultural practices in iwi and community engagements, ensuring that our operations, culture, and relationships reflect the diversity of kōrero, Mātauranga, and tikanga specific to regions within each takiwā. As a result, these positions act as key conduits between Iwi, Hapū, Marae, the community, and TWoA planners and leaders.

Success in delivering similar objectives as those outlined above would be ideal.
Strong, existing relationships with iwi and hapu in the takiwā would be a real advantage OR experience in treaty negotiations and policy development.
Written and spoken fluency in te reo Māori.
The ability to build credibility and rapport easily with others is essential, leading to lasting relationships and the ability to influence.
Experience blending te ao Māori with the operational needs of a business will be key.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we've outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply before DATE as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa. ac. nz

Location: Whakatane, Waikato, Hamilton, Huntly, Morrinsville, Otorohanga, Paeroa, Taumarunui, Taupo, Te Awamut . Show more >

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