Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi offers a range of programmes, from certificates to doctorates, and provides educational opportunities to all Māori, New Zealanders and indigenous students. Of importance is the vision to promote, grow and sustain Māori language, knowledge and culture in all its manifestations and with regard to tikanga Māori practice.
We are committed to being world class. Our aim is to develop Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi as an outstanding site for Māori and indigenous scholarship, and that starts with the excellence of our people. We are proud of our committed and supportive teaching faculty and professional staff – a feature of our outstanding staffing complement is the large number of Māori academic staff who have doctoral qualifications as well as broad experience in their teaching and research fields.
We offer our staff a supportive working environment in which targeted professional development and research contribution are highly valued. A major focus is on providing top-level support for our academics and our research teams.
Our beautiful main campus in Whakatāne provides a stimulating work environment with national facilities that are second to none, and is centrally located in the ‘Sunshine Capital’ of New Zealand, picturesque gateway to the recreational and lifestyle opportunities of the eastern Pacific Coast and its unspoilt hinterland. Our other campus is located in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and we have sites in Wairoa and Wellington.
We are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference for our students and their communities.
Quality Manager
If you are passionate about mātauranga Māori, quality systems and future-focused tertiary education in Aotearoa, we are seeking a visionary Quality Manager to join our Academic Registry team. This pivotal role will lead our Quality Management System (QMS) and be responsible for our programme development suite ensuring alignment to NZQA standards and regulations. You’ll be involved in continuous improvement, strategic outcomes and embed a culture of quality practice across our wānanga. Apply now!
Programme Developer x2
We are seeking two skilled and visionary Programme Developers to join our team and support the development and enhancement of our programmes across the wānanga.
In this role, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, review and accreditation of new and current programmes. You will work closely with our schools of study to ensure our offerings remain relevant, high-quality, and aligned with our values and aspirations as a wānanga.
If you bring expertise in programme development and are ready to help shape the future of education within a uniquely Māori context— we invite your application to this vacancy.
Strategic Business Partner
Join our team and become a driving force in our sustainability journey. Apply now for this pivotal role to create a lasting impact for Aotearoa and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
The Strategic Business Partner will work closely with the Executive Director – Strategy to lead and support high-impact initiatives, critical projects, and stakeholder engagement. You will champion our commitment to achieving zero carbon emissions, embedding sustainability into our organisational culture and operations.
National Programme Co-ordinator - Nursing and Health Sciences (aka Director of Nursing)
Our Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Sciences Māori Nursing programme requires an outstanding leader. Are you the exceptional leader who will take up this exciting opportunity to contribute to the next chapter in the Programme’s story?
If you want to;
· Work with a dynamic education provider
· Shape the future of Māori nursing in New Zealand
· Be based in Whakatāne or Wairoa
and be part of a transformative approach to educational leadership in New Zealand, where āhuatanga Māori is at the heart of everything the organisation does; where “Students discovering their own potential for education success and to proudly stand together with all people of the world” is the goal, then read on.
IT Desktop Engineer
We are seeking an experienced IT Desktop Engineer to join our busy IT team.
As a member of our IT Department this position is specifically responsible for providing helpdesk and technical support (alongside other colleagues) to our staff and student users at both our Whakatāne, Tāmaki (Auckland) and Wairoa campus sites.
If you have the skills and expertise we are looking for then….read on