Literacy Aotearoa - Kaiako/Tutor Position Available
Make a lasting impact on adult education in Aotearoa New Zealand!
Literacy Aotearoa is seeking passionate Kaiako/Tutors to join our team and empower adult learners through literacy and numeracy education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging literacy, numeracy, and life skill programs
- Create tailored learning plans for diverse adult learners
- Evaluate and track learner progress
- Foster partnerships with colleagues and community stakeholders
Requirements:
- A solutions-based mindset and a belief that everyone can succeed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Cultural competence and dedication to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Adaptability to various schedules and learner needs
Qualifications:
- NZCATT Level 4 is essential
- Additional experience and qualifications in education are highly desired
We Offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Join our mission to strengthen communities through adult education. Apply now to become a Kaiako/Tutor at Literacy Aotearoa and contribute to the future of adult learning in New Zealand.

Build confidence and learn new skills!
Literacy Aotearoa offers adult education programmes across Aotearoa, in the community and in workplaces - for no cost to the learner.
We help adults develop their skills with language, literacy and numeracy so that they can pursue their goals in education, work and life. We work closely with Maori, Pasifika and other community groups.
We develop, promote and deliver accessible, quality literacy services to adult citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over. We support community development by ensuring the peoples of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural and economic potential.
Our learning services are available nationwide, offering
- 1:1 Apprenticeship support
- Customised Workplace Training for staff
- Contract support services for ACC clients, MSD clients and the Ministry of Pacific Peoples
- Community group classes, from Dargaville to Invercargill, offering a variety of programmes
- an Adult Tutoring qualification: New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching, Level 4.
Adult Education Programmes include:
Literacy - beginner, upskilling or workplace focused
Using Numbers - beginner, upskilling or workplace focused
Driver Education (Road Code tests): Learner Licence, HT Class 2
Essential Communication: conversational English, communication for daily life, workplace communication
Well Steps: health and well-being skills
Money Wise: financial and budgeting skills
Work Ready - Build Your CV: refreshing your CV for jobhunting
Work Ready - Road to Employment: job hunting, applying for work, preparation for interviews, rights and responsibilities as an employee
Digital Skills:
Basic Computing
Documents
Spreadsheets
Devices
Literacy Aotearoa is a charitable trust accredited by NZQA as a Private Training Establishment and has been delivering literacy support to adults in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 40 years.