Teaching Fellow Māori Education

• Bring your passion and commitment to grow te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori 
• Support tauira success across a range of initial teacher education programmes 
• Collaborate within a strong supportive team
• 3 Year fixed term full time role

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow – Māori Education to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. This is a teaching-focused role where you will contribute to preparing future educators with strong capabilities in te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and Mātauranga Māori.

You will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate programmes, particularly within initial teacher education, teaching in both te reo Māori immersion and bilingual and English medium contexts. The role includes lecturing, tutoring, assessment, and contributing to curriculum development. It may include evaluative visiting for students on professional experience.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role for three years, based at our Hamilton campus, with potential teaching across both Hamilton and Tauranga, including online teaching. Salary will be in the range of $81,389 to $114,226 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience.

For more information on the role please see the position description.  After reviewing the Position Description if you wish to have a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sally Peters, Head of School, sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced educator with a strong commitment to Māori education and a passion for developing future teachers. You bring depth of knowledge in te reo, tikanga, and Mātauranga Māori, alongside proven teaching capability at tertiary level.

You will also demonstrate:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (PhD or working towards is advantageous)
• Proven experience in teaching and assessing at tertiary level
• Strong understanding of cultural competencies required in Aotearoa education
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to tauira success
• A teaching qualification and current practising certificate (or willingness to obtain) will be highly regarded.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education is a leader in innovative teaching and educational research. Within it, Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education delivers high-quality, research-informed programmes across initial teacher education and postgraduate study, supporting both domestic and international students.

We are committed to advancing education in Aotearoa through teaching excellence, strong partnerships, and a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on18^th May 2026

Requisition number: 1003600