Kaiwhakaako Maori / Maori Educator
Kaiwhakaako Maori
Whakatongia te kakano o te matauranga — Haere mai hei Kaiwhakaako Maori!- Whanganui
- 1.0 FTE | Turanga kirimana ukiuki tae noa ki te 31 o Tihema 2026
Ka mahi tahi tenei turanga me te Pou Matauranga ki te whakatinana i nga hotaka Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) a Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga ki nga kura me nga kohungahunga, me te tautoko hoki i etahi atu kaupapa matauranga a te Whare Taonga.
Kaiwhakaako MaoriWhakatongia te kakano o te matauranga — Haere mai hei Kaiwhakaako Maori!
- Whanganui
- 1.0 FTE (Full-time) | This is a fixed-term position until 31 December 2026, with the expectation that the role will be reviewed for permanency.
This role works alongside the Pou Matauranga / Lead Educator to deliver our Ministry of Education Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) programmes to schools and preschools, while supporting wider Museum education initiatives.
About Us
Whanganui Regional Museum is one of Aotearoa’s oldest regional museums, caring for nationally significant collections including important taonga Maori and an outstanding social and natural history collection. Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strong relationships with iwi and hapu, we connect our community with the rich stories and heritage of Whanganui.
About the Role
You will:- Co-design and deliver high-quality learning programmes for schools and preschools
- Create engaging, hands-on museum experiences for akonga from preschool to tertiary
- Deliver learning confidently in te reo Maori
- Build strong relationships (whanaungatanga) with local kaiako and the wider Whanganui community
- Support wider Museum programmes and visitor experiences as needed
About You
You will have:- Fluency in te reo Maori and confidence delivering education in te reo
- Recent experience delivering face-to-face learning for tamariki and rangatahi
- Strong programme design skills and the ability to engage diverse learners
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and everyday digital tools
- A strong whakapapa connection to Whanganui
- A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, honouring partnership, equity and respect for tangata whenua
- Experience in the heritage, arts, GLAM, or education sector is desirable. A teaching qualification is an advantage.
- Warm, positive and great with tamariki, rangatahi and whanau
- A collaborative team player (mahi tahi)
- Reliable, organised and adaptable
- Energetic and hands-on
- Willing to work occasional weekends or evenings
Please contact Anna Revington for the job description.
- AnnaR@wrm.org.nz, ?? +64 28 2551 5466
Visit our website wrm.org.nz for more information
Closing date 16th March 2026We will review applications as they are received and may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.