Kaitūhono – NZDF Liaison

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 offer a stimulating teaching, research and professional working environment in one of our three campuses: our main campus in Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) and Wairoa.

Bring your years of experience within the defence forces, and assist with the co-design and delivery of tertiary education programmes that reflect the values of āhuatanga Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori as we prepare to deliver programmes specific to those who serve our country.

• ·        Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Defence Studies, or related field or equivalent experience.
• ·         Prior experience working with NZDF or in a liaison role.
• ·         Proven experience in relationship management, preferably with government or defence sectors.
• ·         Knowledge of vocational pathways and micro-credentialing.
• ·         Familiarity with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi’s academic offerings. 
• ·         Strong understanding of Māori tertiary education and kaupapa Māori.
• ·         Excellent communication and cultural competency, especially in Māori contexts.

We offer a supportive working environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.