Lecturer – School of Iwi Development x 3

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Permanent



Full-time

 
Location


Christchurch, Canterbury
 
Full job description
Location : Christchurch and Taranaki
Job type : Permanent Full Time
Department : School of Iwi Development
Category : Education and Training
Position : Teaching
Vacancy Reference Number : 25SID30
‘Ko te kai he Rongoā, ko te Rongoā he kai’

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 applicants to fill three permanent Lecturer – School of Iwi Development positions located in Christchurch and Taranaki with two 12-month programmes commencing semester 2, July/August in 2025 and a third commencing in Taranaki in semester 1, 2026. These positions will provide iwi, hapū and whanau with an opportunity to have the Kai Oranga programmes delivered in their rohe.

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

We expect applicants to have

Adult teaching experience
Experience in the delivery of the prescribed Kai Oranga programmes.
A diploma in horticulture or relevant qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in the area of rongoa, horticulture or maara kai.
Permaculture design certificate or evidence of current study toward a permaculture qualification.
An adult teaching certificate is desirable.
Understanding of, and experience using Māori organic and sustainable gardening and food growing practice.
Knowledge and experience using permaculture approach to maara kai practice.
Networks with one or more marae, and with iwi, hapū, whanau and/or community groups.
At least an intermediate level of Te Reo Māori skills and knowledge of tikanga Māori.
We offer a supportive working environment with ongoing professional development and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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