Kaiārahi Māori - Māori student guide

Do you have experience supporting tauira Māori at tertiary level?

Can you work effectively with others to build and maintain effective networks?

Have you got a postgraduate qualification in psychology, education or a related field?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaiārahi Māori - Māori student guide to join Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychological Sciences on a permanent, full-time contract. 

Key Responsibilities:

• In this role you will be responsible for supporting undergraduate Tauira Māori studying psychology by ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment. 
• Contributing to course curriculum development, specifically how Kaupapa Māori principles can be incorporated into course delivery.
• Contributing to recruiting and supporting tutors delivering whānau labs in undergraduate classes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you 

Key Requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification in psychology, educational psychology or a related field.  
• Knowledge of Te ao Māori, tikanga and the ability to apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• An enthusiasm for and demonstrated evidence of successful tutoring in psychology at tertiary level.
• Knowledge of the university or tertiary education environment and issues relating to Māori students.
• Ability to work effectively with others to build and maintain effective networks.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 20 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Bart Ellenbroek, Head of School (bart.ellenbroek@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.