Pou Whirinaki

At Education Perfect, we’re a team of dedicated professionals passionate about empowering educators and inspiring students. We believe that education has the power to change the world and our mission is to innovate, create, and develop technology that helps make that change a reality. As an EPeep, you’ll work on projects that have a real impact on students' lives and have the freedom, support and resources you need to develop your skills and grow your career.

About the role:

We're seeking a Pou Whirinaki to join our Māori department at EP, reporting to the Head of Kaupapa Māori in a part-time capacity of 20 hours per week. In this role, you'll facilitate virtual and face-to-face wānanga sessions, ensuring engaging interactions, while also supporting the development of content strategies aligned with the Aotearoa New Zealand Roadmap. You'll collaborate with the HOD Kaupapa Māori on various projects, including strategy development, cultural advocacy, PD programmes and more.

You will be fluent and confident in te reo Māori me ngā momo āhuatanga o te ao Māori. You will have a strong level of understanding and experience engaging with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You embody values such as manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, demonstrating commitment, reliability, adaptability, and a strong business acumen to serve our kaupapa and community effectively.

This is initially a 6 month contract (20 hours a week) with the potential to extend or move into a permanent role within the business. We are open to candidates all across New Zealand.

What you will do:

• Facilitate virtual and face-to-face wānanga, ensuring enriching and engaging interactions.
• Assist the Head of Department (HOD) Kaupapa Māori in devising content strategies aligned with the Aotearoa New Zealand Roadmap.
• Provide support to the HOD Kaupapa Māori in various projects including strategy development, cultural advocacy, and content development.
• Assist in content refresh and customization of lessons to cater to specific needs within the Te Ao Māori space.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to generate discovery calls with potential customers, offering insights and support as needed.

About you:

• Matatau ki ngā āhuatanga o te ao Māori - Confident and proficient in te reo māori me ōna tikanga, with a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in both a historical and contemporary setting. Experienced and confident in the facilitation of Wānanga on these subjects.
• He rangatira te tū - Driven by Te Ao Māori values, upholding manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, tohungatanga and kaitiakitanga.
• He ihuoneone, he ringa tōhau nui - Hardworking and committed to this kaupapa and the Te Ao Māori for Professionals mission.
• E rere te huata, kapohia! - Adaptable with strong business acumen and awareness to recognise opportunities that benefit our kaupapa and those we serve.

Equitable opportunities, growth, and development lie at the heart of how we work at EP. We understand that not all applicants may possess all the following attributes so if you think you have what it takes, but are not sure you check every box, we would love to still hear from you!

What we offer:

• Remote and flexible working arrangements
• 3 bonus paid days off over the Christmas period
• Annual wellness benefit
• Ongoing professional development, including opportunities to develop your career in other areas of our business

We celebrate individuality, value diversity, and understand that flexible and remote work opportunities enable our team members to work in a way that fosters creativity and inspires individual brilliance. When you work with us, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team united by the desire to make a difference.