Kaiāwhina Māori Humanities

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā!

We are looking for a Kaiāwhina Māori to join our team! We’re looking for someone who will focus on supporting tauira Māori the Division of Humanities/Te Kete Aronui in conjunction to the University’s Māori Strategic Framework. This role supports the retention and achievement of tauira Māori through providing advice and facilitating access to services, resources and assistance.

It is essential to have:

• A high level of experience in cultural settings such as on marae.
• A track record of positive relationships with Māori communities and Māori organisations.
• Project planning and implementation skills.
• Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills.

This is your opportunity to make a difference while also developing your career in an organisation committed to achieving equitable Māori participation in tertiary education.

If this sounds like you, please use the link below to apply. More details are provided in there. Applications close on Sunday, 2 March 2025.

https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl

Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Learn about the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships, which provide financial assistance to exceptional applicants of Māori descent who are undertaking tertiary study and who demonstrate characteristics consistent with members of the 28th Māori Battalion. This includes the ...

Green Hydrogen: Masters and Summer scholarships!

Green hydrogen will become a pivotal vector to carry and store renewable energy in a
future net-zero carbon New Zealand. These scholarships (please see the details below) are
focussed on the development and modelling of green hydrogen storage materials - ranging
from metal extraction from minerals, to production, characterisation and hydrogen uptake
measurement by the resulting materials, theoretical modelling of the hydrogen uptake, and
techno-economic analysis of the roles of hydrogen in New Zealand’s energy system.

To apply, please send your CV, academic record, and the names and contact details of two
referees to: Professor Sally Brooker ([email protected]) with “Summer
scholarships in hydrogen storage materials – subtopic of your choice” in the subject line.

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Maioha Watson was raised in Hamilton and grew up immersed in te ao Māori, attending Te Kōhanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori and Wharekura. He is a graduate of Te Tumu at the University of Otago and is currently working hard this summer as one of our interns. Tau kē!

📖2024 COURSE ADVICE: Head to the Student Development drop-in sessions 1pm-4pm at University of Otago, Central Library, AskOtago hub. Student Development can also help guide tauira with enrolment processes

SITUATION VACANT: An opportunity to work at Māori Centre / Te Huka Mātauraka. This 0.5FTE Kaiwhakahaere Tari role is the first point of contact so someone rich in the art of manaaki is essential. Key administration tasks include monitoring and responding to the Māori Centre email, event planning and delivery, ordering and pcard management, and supporting all Kaimahi as required. Applications close 31/01/24! Follow this link to find out more: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl

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There is still time to apply e hoa mā! Applications close in 3 days.

TUTORS.MARKERS/DEMONSTRATORS
Semester One, 2024 mahi available.

Applications open 13 December 2023
Applications close 14 February 2024

Apply through the University of Otago's Human Resources job vacancy website https://corpapn.otago.ac.nz/casper/

We are seeking tutors and markers for a range of papers. Check out the vacancies below.

Please contact Roma for more information -
[email protected]

The 2023 Māori and Pacific Bridging Scholarships are finally ready for student application! These scholarships are designed to support students in their first year of postgraduate study in taught Humanities programmes. If you are interested in continuing with your studies as a postgraduate student, please read all information, and follow the submission instructions on the application forms located here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanities/forms.

Pacific students submit to: [email protected]
Māori students submit to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 13TH NOVEMBER

Nau mai, tauti mai ki te konohete o MAOR208. We invite you all to the MAOR208 concert. Some of our very own tauira Māori have been working hard to perfect their haka craft. Join us as we celebrate the arts of Tānerore and Hinerēhia. Tukua tēnei pānui kia rere! Spread this message to the world!
https://facebook.com/events/s/maor208-concert/877946530353970/

University of Otago Matariki Night Market ⭐️⭐️⭐️will be on Tūrei 11 Hūrae, 4-7pm. We'll have live bands, kapa haka, Māori business stalls, kai stalls, hāngi all in the Union complex and Union Lawn. Come celebrate and have fun with us! All whānau welcome.