Pou Ārahi Mātauranga Māori
Skills Active Aotearoa
About the Role:
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koe, tēnā tātau katoa. Karanga mai ki tēnei tūranga hou i roto i tō tātau whare o Skills Active rāua ko Te Mahi Ako. Kia kaha koe i tono.
Ko tō mātau hiahia, kia whai kaha ai tātau ki te ārahi i ngā mahi mō ngā ākonga katoa.’
Our Pou Ārahi Mātauranga Māori will have a demonstrable ability to establish and maintain valuable connections with subject matter experts within the mātauranga Māori sector. They are also expected to bring a te ao Māori perspective across organisational programs, ensuring all educational offerings are culturally aligned and inclusive.
Focusing on ākonga success, the Pou Ārahi Mātauranga Māori will lead the design and delivery of top-tier programme content, from concept to completion. They will provide Mātauranga Māori guidance across the Education team, independently managing their tasks to a high standard. This includes ensuring compliance with external regulatory requirements while contributing to Te Mahi Ako's evaluative initiatives. Their role is pivotal in shaping educational programs that empower ākonga and honour the principles of Mātauranga Māori. As the Pou Ārahi Mātauranga Māori you will have the option to work rfrom either our Wellington or Christchurch office, with the option of being hybrid, or remote.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme development
2. Programme delivery
3. Quality assurance
4. Stakeholder engagement
Programme Development
- Lead the writing and developing of Mātauranga Māori programmes through a collaborative, co-design approach with industry, hapū, and iwi.
- Apply a Te ao Māori lens to other programme developments and teaching and learning resources that better support and reflect our organisation, ākonga and kaimahi aspirations.
- Collaborate with industry and internal subject matter expertise (e.g., through sector focused Kāhui Umanga) to co-design programmes that meet the needs of ākonga and their employers.
- Where applicable, collaborate with Learning Designers in the design of kaupapa Māori resources.
- Be supportive of those staff accountable for gaining and maintaining NZQA approval and accreditation for specified programmes.
- Participate in programme reviews and organisational evaluative efforts, implementing relevant learnings in future programme developments.
- Represent Te Mahi Ako with NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS), Quality Assurance Māori (QAM) and Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) to ensure the organisation’s needs, and those of key stakeholders, are recognised and considered in relevant processes and outputs.
- Provide support and guidance to staff to assist with the integration of Māori pedagogies and related learning design considerations, ensuring meaningful application and impact.
Programme Delivery
- Collaborate with Learning Designers to ensure alignment between programme requirements and storyboard development and LMS providing a Te ao Māori lens.
- On a case-by-case basis support the Assessor and Facilitator Manager in the delivery of training and assessment.
- Collaborate with the Quality Team to verify that all sub-contracting agreements and necessary approvals are in place to fully meet Te Mahi Ako and NZQA (QAM) standards, ensuring compliance and alignment with educational requirements specific to mātauranga Māori programmes.
- Liaise across the organisation, particularly with Kāhui Umanga – Mātauranga Māori, regarding programme development and delivery needs.
Quality Assurance
- Collaborate with internal teams to support quality management practices reflecting a Kaupapa Māori perspective, particularly in mātauranga Māori programmes and mainstream programmes incorporating mātauranga elements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage on a case-by-case basis contractors with Mātauranga Māori expertise when specialised knowledge is required.
- Participate in the co-design process for developing and gaining approval for industry supported qualifications.
Education & Requirements
- Demonstrated fluency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga (essential).
- Ability to bring ihi, wehi, wana, and mana to the role to inspire and generate transformation within the organisation (essential).
- A tertiary qualification in education or 4+ years equivalent experience in a comparable role within tertiary or vocational education sectors preferred.
- Proven experience and the ability to build and maintain key relationships with Māori communities and stakeholders confidently.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to operate effectively in a bicultural environment and to integrate Māori perspectives.
- A strong understanding of Mātauranga Māori and its application in educational
- Experience with the development and delivery of adult teaching, learning and assessment materials, ideally in a work-based learning and Mātauranga Māori
- Knowledge of NZQA, the New Zealand Qualification Framework and programme requirements.
- Project management skills and proficiency in contributing to and overseeing the development and implementation of educational programmes.
- A collaborative and constructive approach to receiving feedback, particularly in the context of pre-moderation outcomes.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Why Te Mahi Ako?
Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to continuous learning and development. We value innovation, collaboration, and Mātauranga Māori into everything we do. If you're passionate about creating an exceptional e-Learning environment and enhancing the experience of work based ākonga, we encourage you to apply!
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: Have the option to work remotely or hybrid from our Christchurch or Wellington offices
- Hauora Benefits: Enjoy a wealth of staff wellness benefits
- Cross Team Collaboration: Work closely with diverse teams, service providers and other stakeholders
- Bi-Cultural: Be part of an organisation that is committed to biculturalism
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're a perfect fit for this role.
Te Mahi Ako is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Applications close 5pm January 27th 2025.
*Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.
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