Lecturer - School of Iwi Development x2

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 offer a stimulating teaching, research and professional working environment in one of our three campuses: our main campus in Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Wairoa. 

The School of Iwi Development is looking for two Lecturers with a relevant water science diploma or higher qualification, and/or equivalent relevant work experience in the field of water resource use as it pertains to whanau, hapū, iwi or community resource use and Kaitiakitanga.

You will be:

·         Passionate about water as it pertains to whānau, hapū, and iwi

·         Connected to your marae within a specific rohe

In this position you will recruit tauira for the Certificate of Wai Ora level 3, or level 4, and deliver either level 3 or level 4 of the programme.  Ideally you may be available to start mid-May 2026 with the programme due to commence in July.  Position location is open for negotiation.

The programme has mixed mode delivery including practicum, online tutorials, classroom activities, eLearning, assessment and evaluation, and Wānanga/marae based noho marae.

Candidates with the following are encouraged to apply: 

·         Adult teaching experience, and an adult teaching qualification.

·         A diploma relevant to water science or equivalent relevant work experience in the field of water resource use as it pertains to whanau, hapū iwi or community resource use and Kaitiakitanga. 

·         Experience in the delivery of the prescribed Certificate in Wai Ora programme.    

·         Networks with one or more marae, and with iwi, hapū, whanau and/or community groups.

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.