Kaiako-Bachelor of Nursing Maori at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, part-time (15 hours/0.4 FTE)

About the role - Te kaupapa

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Whitireia Operations of the Whitireia and WelTec Business Divisions of  New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).

We are looking a Kaiako on part-time basis for our Bachelor of Nursing Māori programme to become a part of our institutions, supporting our vision and values.  

A Kaiako who is passionate about applied health education. The Whitireia Bachelor of Nursing Māori programme uses a distinct Māori pedagogy that encapsulates whānau, hāpu and iwi ways of knowing.

The programme draws on both Māori and tauiwi bodies of knowledge to enhance ākonga learning and contributes to the graduate being competent and safe to practice in their communities and communities around the world.

This position is based at our Porirua campus and will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to be part of a committed team who provide a unique educational experience to our future Māori nursing workforce. 

The ideal applicant will have:

• Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Level 8 qualification relevant to Nursing and/or specialist clinical skills
• Experience in working within clinical care settings, in particular Primary Health and Mental Health
• Previous teaching experience with Māori nursing ākonga
• Previous experience teaching bio-nursing
• Be proficient in te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori
• Adult teaching qualification or equivalent 
• Completed a Masters or working towards one
• Knowledge of SmartBoards, Moodle and good ICT/systems ability or able to quickly acquire such knowledge 
• Be active in own whanau, hapu and iwi development
• Full Clean Driver's license 

What we can offer you

We know it's important to maintain a healthy work/life balance.  We offer a number of services and benefits to support our staff.

When you work with us, we can offer you some of the following benefits:

• Free car parking
• Onsite Café at Whitireia and WelTec campuses
• Rewards and Recognitions programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellness initiatives
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff discounts via our app at selected retailers
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

Whitireia and WelTec, deliver a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students.

We are known for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia and WelTec's vision (Whakakitenga) is:

Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kētanga o te tangata

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono

Click on the "Apply Now" and complete the online application form.  Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the online application.

For other information please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz

Applications close on Sunday, 18 October 2026.