Kaumatua Whakaruruhau

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Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Lower Hutt campus.

Part time FTE) Mo te tunga | About the role As Kaumatua – Whakaruruhau , you will provide cultural leadership, support, and spiritual guidance across the organisation.

Working within Te Kura Wananga , our Maori cultural resource centre, you will ensure Matauranga Maori, tikanga Maori, te reo Maori, and Maori worldviews are authentically embedded in our programmes and practices.

You will : Offer expert guidance on tikanga, kawa, te reo, and kaupapa Maori for organisational activities and events.

Lead or co-lead powhiri, whakatau, hui Maori, and other culturally significant occasions.

Strengthen relationships with mana whenua, iwi, hapu, and hapori to embed Maori perspectives and enhance outcomes for akonga Maori.

Collaborate with Pou Tuhono roles to ensure integrity in Maori engagement.

Provide advice on sensitive cultural and wellbeing matters Nga hua o to tomo mai ki a matou | Why you should join our team Play a pivotal role in shaping cultural capability across the organisation.

Work in a collaborative environment committed to equity, health, wellbeing, and vocational education excellence At Open Polytechnic, we're proud to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through accessible education.

Here are just a few reasons our team enjoys working here : A purpose-driven organisation that transforms lives through learning A culture that values work-life balance and wellbeing Free on-site car parking Subsidised school holiday programmes for your tamariki Free fitness classes to support your health and wellbeing Great coffee at our on-site café Nga pukenga mo te tunga | What you will bring to the role Recognised standing as a Kaumatua within Maori communities.

Extensive experience in cultural leadership and guidance, ideally within an academic setting.

Proficiency in te reo Maori and commitment to ongoing development.

Strong relationships with mana whenua, iwi, hapu, and hapori Maori.

Expertise in facilitating powhiri, whakatau, hui Maori, and wananga.

Degree in Maori Studies, Education, Indigenous Knowledge, or equivalent experience.

Deep understanding of Matauranga Maori, tikanga Maori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Excellent communication skills, including Whaikorero Mo matou | About us The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading provider of distance and online learning.

We specialise in bringing education to our students, supporting the success of approximately , learners each year.

At Open Polytechnic, you'll be part of an organisation where your work truly makes a difference.

We offer a wide range of programmes—from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction, and Education.

Whether you're part of our Academic Staff or our Student Journey Centre, our akonga are at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud of our kaimahi and deeply value the contributions of every team member.

Tono mai | Apply now If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted online via our career's website.

For any questions about the role, contact Noho ora mai.

Tena koe.