Kaiārahi – Otago – Indeed.com

• Closing date: 07/04/2022
• Permanent Part Time
• Otago

Permanent, part-time (18.75 hours per week)

We are looking to appoint an energetic and proactive person with the special responsibility of Kaiārahi.

Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation

At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago, we believe that our people make a better world. We are proud to be a leader in hands-on, career-focused education, achieving some of the best tauira achievement and satisfaction results in Aotearoa.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to helping our tauira build their capability and realise their potential.

We are guided by our values of Caring / Manaakitaka, Courage / Maia, Accountability / Takohaka and Empowerment / Whakamanataka. We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua.

Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role

Your mahi as a Kaiārahi will improve, support and enhance Otago Polytechnic’s staff capabilities as a responsive and effective Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner by their ability to embed the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) and Te Pae Tawhiti, the Tiriti o Waitangi Excellence Framework of Te Pūkenga (TPT).

You will bring improvement to our business in facilitating positive change by working alongside our colleagues to:

• to facilitate and support the development of curriculum inclusive of Māori knowledge;
• engage in subsequent learning and teaching activities within programmes across the institution to:
  • Support the increased engagement, retention, success and completion of Māori tauira; and
  • Improve the awareness and understanding of all learners about what it means to live and work in a bicultural context.

• Co-design, develop and deliver high quality, innovative learning solutions and resources for internal and external clients in Te Ao Māori, te reo Māori and other kaupapa Māori options.

Ko wai koe | About you

This role suits someone who is energised through being an integral part of a team and is committed to enhancing staff and tauira experiences and success. Key to your success in this role will be your demonstrated ability to build positive and productive working relationships in order to support kaimahi to embed the MSF and TPT into their mahi.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of working within a kaupapa Māori framework.
• Understanding of the tertiary education sector.
• Strong networks and connections into iwi, papatipu rūnaka, the local Māori community, businesses, industry, PTEs and secondary schools.
• Proficiency in te reo me ōna tikaka Māori.
• Experience facilitating individuals and/or groups.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong alignment and commitment to Otago Polytechnic values and strategic frameworks.
• A flexible approach to the services delivered with the ability to adapt as necessary

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a high level of digital literacy.

You will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Tertiary teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
  • Significant experience in working with tauira Māori.
  • Experience in curriculum design and development, including the design of online and blended teaching and learning environments using current technology and online tools.
  • An ability to relate to, build and maintain relationships.

To have a korero or for support in applying, please feel welcome to contact Ron Bull, Tumuaki Whakaako, or Hannah Friedrich, People and Culture, on 0800 762 786.

For a position description or to apply please click on this link.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 7 April 2022.