Description
Summary:
Seeking a motivated, organized, and supportive educator to re-engage youth and young adults in their education.
Highlights:
1. Work with youth and young adults re-engaging in education
2. Motivate and inspire vulnerable people to achieve their potential
3. Join a team that values continuous improvement and cultural connection
We seek a motivated, organized, supportive educator to work with youth, and young adults, re-engaging in their education. A relevant teaching qualification, previous experience teaching/tutoring at level 1 & 2 of the NZQA qualifications framework, or a relevant industry qualification is needed.
Ideal applicant will demonstrate:
Excellent relationship building and self-management skills
Open to learning and contributing to a continuous improvement mindset
Willingness to engage with trauma informed practice
Patience, resilience, adaptability, empathy and tolerance
They are a team player that adds positively the team
A positive role model that can motivate and inspire vulnerable people to achieve to their potential
The ability to connect with a range of cultures
Strong communication skills
High expectations of themselves and others
Ability to support the organisation to give effect to Te Triti o Waitangi.
Applicants must have a full drivers license, be able to pass vetting requirements for working with vulnerable children and maintain a drug free lifestyle.
For an application pack please email Jodie.cook@matapuna.co.nz or collect one from the office.
Applications close on Friday the 19th of June 2026.
Start August 2026 or by negotiation.