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Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services

Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services

Te Wānanga o AotearoaWhanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
23 days ago
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Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services

About the role

Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class. Reporting to one of our regional managers, you’ll work closely with Ara Poutama / Department of Corrections’ staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.

  • Contract : Casual Basis
  • Campus Location : Whanganui
  • Hours : As required
  • Days : As required

As an inspiring Kaiako, your responsibilities will include :

  • Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability.
  • Developing learning and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each tauira.
  • Contributing to the development of teaching resources.
  • Maintaining records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, and feedback.
  • Ensuring compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements.

    • About you

    We’re looking for someone who has the following :

  • A teaching or training background.
  • National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5, or a comparable, relevant teaching qualification.
  • Good knowledge of te reo / tikanga Māori (Level 2 or above), or a willingness to learn.
  • A full NZ driver’s license.
  • Experience with foundation learners an advantage.
  • The ability to pass Police Vetting is essential to ensure access to prison facilities.

    • As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

    Apply today!

    If you have a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us to help support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegration into the community and to reduce Māori over-representation in the prison system. Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

    A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email

    Closing Date : Thursday, 13 November 2025

    EEO statements and related legally required notices will be included in the official posting as applicable.

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