Lecturer – Wai Ora

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi offers the highest standards of tertiary education from certificate to doctorate levels, including programmes for international scholars of indigenous studies.  Our vision is to promote, grow and sustain Māori language, knowledge, and culture, according to tikanga Māori practice.

This is an exciting time to be part of Māori and indigenous scholarship, and our success relies on the excellence of our people and our connection to the communities that we serve. 

We are seeking applications for a Lecturer – Wai Ora located in Whakatāne to provide Mataatua iwi, hapū and whanau with an opportunity to have the Certificate in Wai Ora level 3 and level 4 (6-month) programmes delivered in their rohe.   

The programmes are under-pinned by mātauranga Māori and have four core areas of study including whakapapa of bodies of water surrounding a marae or other communities, strategies to protect and manage freshwater and marine ecosystems, contemporary theories and practices to sustain freshwater and marine ecosystems for future generations, and the rights, interests and responsibilities of marae, hapū and iwi regarding freshwater and marine bodies of water.   

The 6-month programmes have intakes in February and July of each year.  Delivery is mixed mode including classroom activities, water science practicums, tutorials, and eLearning, and Wānanga/marae based noho as well as completing student assessments and evaluation. 

We expect applicants to have 

·         Practical work experience relevant to water resource use as it pertains to whanau, hapū, iwi or community resources use and Kaitiakitanga and relevant work experience in the field of Wai Ora. 

·         A minimum level 4 or diploma qualification in Tikanga Māori, environmental sciences or related fields.

·         A teaching qualification (preferable adult teaching) and relevant adult teaching experience.

·         Knowledge of tikanga Māori, and at least intermediate level Te Reo Māori skills

·         A relevant network with Mataatua marae, whanau, hapū, iwi or community groups.

·         A current full drivers’ licence.

Knowledge of tikanga Māori, and at least intermediate level Te Reo Māori skills.

We offer a supportive working environment with ongoing professional development and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.