Lecturer - Te Aka Pūtaiao

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 beautiful main campus in Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).    

We are looking for a full time Lecturer to recruit students and then deliver the Te Aka Pūtaiao programme (Certificate in Environmental Studies) commencing in Semester 2 (July 2024). 

This programme provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to examine traditional and contemporary models of science relating to the environment.  The level five programme is delivered mixed mode with online weekly classes and four scheduled onsite noho at our Whakatāne or Tāmaki Campus sites.  The students for this programme may come from various locations across the motu.  Therefore travel to Whakatāne or Tāmaki campus for noho delivery is a requirement.     

The successful applicant will have;

• A minimum of a relevant degree in science or environmental studies
• Teaching qualification. Applicants currently studying toward a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Experience within the field of Mātauranga Taiao and/or contemporary science
• Experience in the delivery of the prescribed course and programmes; 1. Whanaungatanga – Effective Relationships through Communication, 2. Kaitiakitanga – Traditional and Contemporary Kaitiaki Roles, 3. Pūkengatanga - Traditional and Contemporary Practices and Solutions, 4. Rangatiratanga - Environmental Aspirations and Needs of whānau, hapū and iwi
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori, and at least intermediate level Te Reo Māori skills
• Networks with relevant marae, iwi, hapū and/or community groups
• A current full drivers’ licence
• Able to travel to Whakatāne or Tāmaki Campus to deliver four scheduled noho.

We offer a supportive working environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.