Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class. Reporting to one of our regional managers, you’ll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections’ staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support. Contract: Casual Basis Campus Location: Whanganui Hourly Rate: $32.58 - $39.21 per hour Hours: As required Days: As required As an inspiring Kaiako, your responsibilities will include: Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability. Developing learning and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each tauira. Contributing to the development of teaching resources. Maintaining records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, and feedback. Ensuring compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements. About you We ‘re looking for someone who has the following: A teaching or training background. National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5, or a comparable, relevant teaching qualification. Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Māori ((Level 2 or above), or a willingness to learn. A full NZ driver’s license. Experience with foundation learners an advantage. The ability to pass Police Vetting is essential to ensure access to prison facilities. About the role Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class. Reporting to one of our regional managers, you’ll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections’ staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support. Contract: Casual Basis Campus Location: Whanganui Prison: Whanganui Correctional Facility Hourly Rate: $32.58 - $39.21 per hour Hours: As required Days: As required As an inspiring Kaiako, your responsibilities will include: Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability. Developing learning and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each tauira. Contributing to the development of teaching resources. Maintaining records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, and feedback. Ensuring compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements. About you We ‘re looking for someone who has the following: A teaching or training background. National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5, or a comparable, relevant teaching qualification. Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Māori ((Level 2 or above), or a willingness to learn. A full NZ driver’s license. Experience with foundation learners an advantage. The ability to pass Police Vetting is essential to ensure access to prison facilities. If you have teaching or training experience, we can support you to undertake additional study/ training to meet the other role requirements. As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable. A position description is available on our career’s website. For any other queries, please email****@twoa.ac.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr