Project Lead – Te Pou Ramaroa Education Project
Pou Arahi Kaupapa
Location: Aotea
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contractor Hourly Rate: To be confirmed based on experience and funding provisions
Purpose of the Role - To lead Te Pou Ramaroa, ensuring Māori learners and whānau are supported to access education and wellbeing services, and to foster strong partnerships with providers.
Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Overview
Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust is committed to the wellbeing and advancement of our iwi, ensuring that whānau and taiohi are supported to achieve educational success while maintaining cultural identity. Our kaupapa is grounded in the principles of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Rangatiratanga, and Kaitiakitanga.
Te Pou Ramaroa Project Overview
Te Pou Ramaroa is an education and wellbeing initiative designed to improve educational achievement and attendance for Māori learners and whānau. The project aims to connect whānau with services, remove barriers to learning, and strengthen engagement with local education providers.
Key Outcomes
Māori learners and whānau are aware of education and wellbeing services and know how to access them.
Whānau and taiohi re-engage with local education services and supports.
Local education services are supported to provide high-quality engagement with Māori learners.
An iwi-based facility is available for whānau unable to access services.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of Te Pou Ramaroa.
Liaise with Ministry of Education for milestone reporting.
Engage with taiohi and whānau to identify and address barriers.
Coordinate Education Support Days (2 days per week).
Provide oversight to Pou Tautoko role.
Skills and Experience
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Experience working with Māori communities.
Knowledge of education systems and processes.
Excellent communication and cultural competency.
Proficient milestone reporting and documentation.
Full NZ driver licence.
Ability to pass a Police Check.
To apply for this role, please email your CV and cover letter to mahi@ngatirehua.iwi.nz
Applications for the Te Pou Ramaroa positions close 9 January 2026.
Please note, the Trust Board office is closed 24 December–6 January, however applications will continue to be accepted during this time. Shortlisting and interviews will take place mid-January, with roles expected to commence in early Term 1, subject to police vetting.