Lecturer - School of Iwi Development (Kai Oranga)

‘Ko te kai he Rongoā, ko te Rongoā he kai’

The School of Iwi Development are seeking 2 Lecturers with a relevant diploma or higher qualification, adult teaching experience, and practical maara kai, food sovereignty, horticulture, or rongoā knowledge and experience. You will be:

·       Passionate about sustainable opportunities for whānau, hapū, and iwi

·       Connected to your community, or marae within a specific rohe

In this position you will recruit students for the Certificate of Kai Oranga, level 3, and deliver the programme.

The programme has mixed mode delivery including maara kai practicum, online tutorials, classroom activities, eLearning, assessment and evaluation, and Wānanga/marae based noho marae. 

Candidates with the following are encouraged to apply: 

·       Adult teaching experience, and an adult teaching qualification.

·       A diploma in horticulture or relevant qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in the area of rongoa, horticulture or maara kai.

·       Experience in the delivery of the prescribed Kai Oranga programme.    

·       Understanding of, and experience using Māori organic and sustainable gardening and food growing practice.

·       Knowledge of Hua Parakore principles.

·       Networks with one or more marae, and with iwi, hapū, whanau and/or community groups.

Knowledge of tikanga Māori, and at least intermediate level Te Reo Māori skills.

We offer a supportive working environment with ongoing professional development and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.