Literacy Tutor, Ākonga Māori Student Success

• Maori
• Maori
• Palmerston North / Wellington

M_M_1008_08/22 
Maori
Maori
Term
length: fixed-term
Hours of work: [[REQ:
Full-time Part-time]]

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Position Overview

Applicants are sought for the fixed term position of Literacy Tutor, Ākonga Māori Student Success, Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa, Massey University.

Ideally the role holder will be located in Manawatu, but other Campus locations may be considered.

About the role

The Literacy Tutor, Māori is a direct report to the Literacy Expert, Māori.  The role is part of the Ākonga Māori Success Plan (AMSP) implementation team that supports the provision of education, training, support and resources based on sound educational practices, which serve the needs of all Ākonga Māori (part-time, full time, distance, in person).

The role exists to provide literacy tutoring to Ākonga Māori to upskill their literacy skills and assist them, as far as possible, to succeed academically with their programmes of study.  It will also work with others, including Kahāipai, to develop/enhance their capability to embed Literacy into their support delivery.

This role is fixed term for the duration that it is funded – until 22 December 2023.

What are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience that includes:

• Previous experience delivering literacy education to Ākonga Māori and familiarity with the challenges that they may face entering tertiary education.
• Experience working with and supporting Ākonga Māori, who have English, as their second language e.g., Tertiary sector, Wharekura, Kura Kaupapa, Bi-lingual education etc.
• Awareness and knowledge of educational processes and practices that work for Ākonga Māori.
• An understanding and appreciation of te Ao Māori and tikanga.
• The ability to converse in and translate text to and from Te Reo Māori and English.

Please refer to the job description for more detail, as even if you do not possess all of the attributes required for the role, if you have sound base competencies and a positive attitude to develop in this space, lets korero!

Why Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?

We are a dynamic and outward-looking organisation with campuses in Otehā (Albany), Manawatū (Palmerston North), and Pukeahu (Wellington). We make a lasting difference in the lives of the many thousands of students that study with us here in Aotearoa and internationally.

We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for Māori staff in ways that harness Māori potential and contribution to Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Whānui.

We offer a flexible, enabling, and inclusive environment, with a superior superannuation employer contribution for eligible employees, additional University holidays and study fee concession. 

For further information or a confidential discussion about the position and what it entails please contact either:
Te Awatea Ward, Literacy Expert, Māori: [email protected]  phone (06) 951 7093 or
Nigel Barker, Staff Recruitment Manager: [email protected]  phone (06) 951 7683.

Please submit your application online via the Massey University Careers portal by 11.30pm on Sunday 02 October 2022.

To view/download the job description, please click on the file below

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