Literacy Aotearoa

Kia Ora koutou, term 4 starts this week - we have places in some classes so get in touch now to enrol.
https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/where-to-find-us

Remember our programmes are free for citizens and permanent residents of Aotearoa New Zealand aged 16 or more.

Employee Literacy is your business.
Words, Numbers, Computers, Communication and more...

Contact us to learn about our fully funded workplace support options.

Employees who enhance their skills with words and numbers, or improve their workplace communication or their digital skills, have a positive impact on many factors in the workplace.
If you want your staff to have better task accuracy, better instruction compliance and H&S understanding, more positivity and morale, more staff retention, and more people looking to advance or seek further training and improvement, then just send us message now. We are happy to talk to you about how we might be able to help.
https://www.literacy.org.nz/what-we-offer/workplace-programmes

Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
Celebrate: 7 – 13 July
The 2024 theme for Kiribati Language Week is ‘Eutakirakean ma kabwaekekean ara taetae ni Kiribati ma kateira ao rabakaura, bon maurin ao tokabetin te I-Kiribati - Thriving and flourishing our Kiribati language, culture, and knowledge build I-Kiribati resilience and prosperity’
This theme derives from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, 'Sustainability'.

Kam na bane ni Mauri!!

This year’s theme for Te Taetae ni Kiribati, is Ribanan, karikirakean ao kateimatoan ara katei ma ara taetae ni Kiribati, which means - Nurture, enhance and sustain the Kiribati language and culture!

Check out how you can celebrate Kiribati language week through the NZ Kiribati Language Week page.

Ti a kaboo!!

Celebrate Matariki - Mānawatia a Matariki
Matariki is a time of reflection, celebration and preparation.

The three key principles for Matariki are:

Matariki Hunga Nui - Remembrance
Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki.

Matariki Ahunga Nui - Celebrating the Present
Gathering together to give thanks for what we have.

Matariki Manako Nui - Looking to the Future
Looking forward to the promise of a new year.

Kāinga | Home Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future. Mānawatia a Matariki.

Kaiako - Tutor: Literacy and Numeracy Learning

We are seeking applications from experienced literacy and numeracy tutors for a number of part-time positions to support our diverse communities in the Ōtautahi /Christchurch and wider Aoraki/Canterbury Region.

Literacy Aotearoa delivers accessible quality programmes designed to ensure the peoples of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural, and economic potential.

Programmes are fully funded for eligible learners, and build on their knowledge and experiences to enhance their confidence and capabilities. Learners celebrate their successes and achievements, growing their independence, confidence and resilience.

You will be part of a local team of educators based out of our Christchurch Site, who are passionate in their understanding that increased literacy and numeracy skills leads to increased opportunities, including employment and further education for learners, and potentially their whānau, families and communities.

Literacy Aotearoa is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working to a strong value base, and contributing to the wellbeing of our learners, our communities, and our country.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga - About the Role

Reporting to the local Site Coordinator based in Christchurch, the Kaiako - Tutor is responsible for delivering Literacy Aotearoa programmes to learners who seek to increase their literacy and numeracy competencies. Programmes and resources are provided but you will need to ensure that they match the needs of the learners you work with, and when necessary, seek alternative resources, appropriate to their needs.

Opportunities to deliver online programmes across the motu may become available.
Casual/fixed-term tutor positions may lead to permanent part-time positions.

He pūkenga tou - Skills and Experience

You will:
• Preferably hold a minimum of an adult or tertiary teaching qualification (NZCATT L4). For the right candidates with the right experience we can also offer opportunities to earn while you train to achieve these qualifications.
• Have proven experience in delivering literacy and numeracy teaching
• Need to demonstrate a commitment to the kaupapa to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Flexibility in tuition delivery (days and times) will be viewed favourably. Programmes are delivered in groups of learners, and face-to-face. Literacy Aotearoa is also able to deliver programmes using multiple online platforms, such as Moodle and Microsoft Teams.

You will need to have:

• Flexibility to deliver daytime or evening classes;
• Digital competency in working with Microsoft Office 365 and online learning platforms
• Ability to interact with learners of differing knowledge levels and skills
• Knowledge of how to deliver and assess unit standards, or be willing to undertake training to achieve unit standards 4098, 11551 and 11552 is desirable
• Experience in engaging with Māori, Pasifika and at-risk youth in education
• Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously had education success.

For further inquiries or to apply (sending a CV and Cover Letter), please follow this link to SWAG https://jobs.swagapp.com/AU/jobs/literacy-aotearoa-charitable-trust-kaiako-tutor-christchurch .... or email [email protected].

Want to learn skills for training adults? Get an entry qualification into adult training and teaching via our free online part time programme - NZCATT ( New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching - Level 4).

Email [email protected] to get more information and an application form!

Intakes are monthly - the programme is 34 weeks part time online and is self paced with only 6 workshop days through the year.

Online session dates are here: https://www.literacy.org.nz/what-we-offer/tutor-with-us

Workplace skills - fully funded classes for citizens and permanent residents.

‍Workers
Enrol in our community classes to upskill yourself for free. Our funded programmes help you improve your abilities with words, numbers, language, workplace communication, digital skills and more.

Managers
We design and deliver funded customised programmes to support your business and your staff. Better staff skills means better morale, better accuracy, better performance and better staff retention

Contact us : https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/contact-us
0800 6 7 8 9 10

Why not learn some Gagana Samoa phrases this week?

Keen to learn some Gagana Samoa for Samoa Language Week? Save this post to use these Samoan phrases throughout the week and find more language resources here: https://bit.ly/3NvT4a0

Fa'amālō atu to anyone who has already learned some new words this week!
Follow Gagana Samoa i Aotearoa to learn more...

Tālofa lava! In the office this Samoa Language Week? Learn some office banter you can impress your work mates with 🇼🇸

Talofa!
26 May – 1 June
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week

'Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i – Serve in love for a blessed future'.

This year’s theme aims to clearly express the significance of service that is founded on love. Tautua can only be achieved through consistent development. Similarly, the maintenance of language is also achieved through service - through values of love, respect, and especially in the vā fealoa’i (respectful relationships) that protect Samoan people.
https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/samoa-language-week/

It is Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa today.
You have the power to prevent bullying!

Rather than being a bystander - by being an 'Upstander' you can help decrease bullying.

Here are five helpful Upstander actions you can take if you feel safe enough to do so -
1. Āwhinatia / Support the person experiencing bullying
2. Haukotia / Distract
3. Karangahia / Call it!
4. Taihoa ake, ka haumaru / Leave and act
5. Tautokohia / Get some other help

Read more about these actions here:

Everyday Upstander | Pink Shirt Day You have the power to prevent bullying! Research shows more than half of bullying situations (57%) stop when tauira/students intervene.

Rotuman Langauge Week 2024

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand connects people with nature through volunteering and also runs the Conservation Work Skills (CWS) programme.

Literacy Aotearoa collaborates with CWS in a number of regions to deliver education to participants, supporting their skills development and their chances of employment success.

Here is the Nelson/Whakatū CWS group in the classroom working with their Literacy Aotearoa tutor and CWS team leader.

The Conservation Work Skills (CWS) programme was developed by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and aims to equip participants with practical and transferable skills and provide opportunities for local job seekers to gain paid employment in conservation related work. The CWS programme is effective and has run since 2018. It recognises that caring for the environment provides a platform for engaging with people, building skills and employment pathways, as well as improved health and wellbeing.
https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz

Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week
Celebrate: 12 – 18 May.
The 2024 theme for Rotuman Language Week is ‘Vetḁkia ‘os Fäega ma Ag fak hanua - Sustaining our Language and Culture.’

Tutur häk ne måür lelei – the four pillars of life and wellbeing:
Måür Fak'ata: spiritual - a place of solace that gives meaning to life
Måür Fakforo: physical - living life in all its fullness
'Os A'häe: psychological - steers our presence and place in life
Hạikạinagaga: social - our connection with people

https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/rotuman-language-week/

New Zealand Sign Language Week 2024
Here is your chance to use two or three of our national official languages in one conversation! Order your kawhe in NZSL & Māori or NZSL & English.
Deaf Aotearoa proudly supports and celebrates te reo Māori - this resource has what you need to grab a mōwai and sign it as well. If the barista looks at you quizzically you may need to use the third language - English - to explain what you just said 😊

Sing and Dance in NZSL
Are you ready to get creative and have some fun?

Pair your favourite song with New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and show off your moves. Whether you’re a seasoned signer or just starting out, this challenge is for

Share your videos on TikTok, Instagram, or your favourite social media platform using .

Here are some past videos to inspire you!
https://nzslweek.org.nz/resources/sing-and-dance-in-nzsl/

NZSL Week 2024
NZSL at Work poster: have fun with your colleagues and friends. Learn some basic phrases and help NZSL thrive.

Every May, Deaf Aotearoa takes centre stage to organise New Zealand Sign Language Week, a vibrant celebration of one of the country’s official languages, alongside te reo Māori.

Let's kick off with this translation of Six60’s Pepeha - developed by a collaborative team of Māori Deaf, Māori hearing, Pākeha Deaf and Pākeha hearing – with the support of Six60.

In this song you will see all of Aotearoa’s official languages: New Zealand Sign Language, Te Reo Māori and English.

https://nzslweek.org.nz/nzsl-challenges/six60s-pepeha-in-nzsl/

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is not just a celebration; it’s a moment for the Deaf community to stand tall, embracing their identity and heritage. It’s a time to showcase the richness of NZSL and the diverse culture it represents. NZSL Week serves as a platform to dismantle barriers, dispel misconceptions, and foster greater inclusion.

Six60’s Pepeha in NZSL – New Zealand Sign Language Week Six60’s Pepeha in NZSL Six60 – PepehaThis translation of Six60’s Pepeha has been developed by a collaborative team of Māori Deaf, Māori hearing, Pākeha Deaf and Pākeha hearing – with the support of Six60.In this song you will see all of Aotearoa’s official languages: New Zealand Sign L...

Term 2 has started this week - if you are interested in attending our classes in May and June get in touch with your local team this week to find out what is still available: https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/where-to-find-us

Remember our programmes are free for citizens and permanent residents of Aotearoa New Zealand aged 16 or more.

Kia ora,

lest we forget

ANZAC day is a day of quiet remembrance and thankfulness for past sacrifices.

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑙𝑑, 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑙𝑑;
𝐴𝑔𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚, 𝑛𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑛.
𝐴𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔
𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚.
𝐸 𝑘𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑎̄𝑡𝑜𝑢 𝑒 𝑘𝑎𝑢𝑚𝑎̄𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑎
𝑃𝑒̄𝑛𝑒𝑖 𝑖 𝑎 𝑡𝑎̄𝑡𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑢𝑎 𝑚𝑎ℎ𝑢𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑖
𝐸 𝑘𝑜𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑘𝑖 𝑟𝑎̄𝑡𝑜𝑢 𝑒 𝑛𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑘𝑜𝑟𝑒
𝐴ℎ𝑎𝑘𝑜𝑎 𝑝𝑒̄ℎ𝑒𝑎 𝑖 𝑛𝑔𝑎̄ 𝑎̄ℎ𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑜 𝑡𝑒 𝑤𝑎̄.
𝐼 𝑡𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑎𝑡𝑢 𝑜 𝑡𝑒 𝑟𝑎̄
𝑇𝑎𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑎 𝑘𝑖 𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑖 𝑖 𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑡𝑎

Kia ora koutou,
JOIN US we have a vacancy for a site coordinator at our Porirua site.
Become a part of a national organisation supporting the Wellington community to be critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural, and economic potential. This position is based in Porirua and covers the Kapiti and Wellington City areas.

Follow this link to learn more and apply:

Tertiary Education Delivery Site Coordinator (Porirua) Tertiary Education Delivery Site Coordinator (Porirua) Become a part of a national organisation supporting the Wellington community to ensure the peoples of Aotearoa are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural, and economic potential. This position is based in Porirua and...

Term 2 programmes start soon - chat to us now about enrolment. Visit our website and find your local team here: https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/where-to-find-us

Maybe you want to progress your life or improve a skill ... or maybe you work with a team that would benefit from some core education.We can help - just ask away : )
https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/contact-us

Our second Term programmes start in 4 weeks - now is the time to start talking to your local team about enrolment.

Maybe you want to progress your life and need some better skills....or maybe you work with a team that would benefit from some core education.

We can help.
Visit our website and find your local team: https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/where-to-find-us

Effective teams rely on effective communication.
When you work with others communication is very important - whether giving or receiving instructions, sharing health and safety information, reporting on job tasks or approaching another staff member to discuss a topic - it is important people understand each other and can communicate clearly.
Literacy Aotearoa has funded programmes for citizens and adults aged 16 and older.
www.literacy.org.nz

Employee Literacy is your business.

Employees who enhance their skills with words and numbers, or improve their workplace communication or their digital skills, have a positive impact on many factors in the workplace.
If you want your staff to have better task accuracy, better instruction compliance and H&S understanding, more positivity and morale, more staff retention, and more people looking to advance or seek further training and improvement, then just send us message now. We are happy to talk to you about how we might be able to help.
https://www.literacy.org.nz/what-we-offer/workplace-programmes

Online Te Reo Māori evening classes.
Book your staff team now!.
Help your staff get confident with beginners te reo Māori and pronunciation with our free online evening classes.

Tuesday evenings 6pm - 8pm ONLINE
Contact [email protected] or message us now.

This class is open to adults 16+ who want to improve their pronunciation and learn:
• Whakahua Oro: Pronunciation
• lngoa Wahi: Place Names
• lngoa Tangata: People's Names
• Nga Mara ma o te Tau: Months of the Year
• Nga Ra o te Wiki: Days of the Week
• Nama: Numbers
• Wa: Time
• Waiata: Song
• Mihi: Greeting
• Pepeha: Proverb

Tuesday evenings 6pm - 8pm please.
Contact [email protected]

Are you an employer or manager wanting to empower your team?
Our proven success in upskilling staff can benefit your business, whether you have 5 or 50 employees. We can deliver face to face education in your workplace, or at one of our sites, or even online.
We provide free courses for all NZ citizens and permanent residents, tutoring essential communication skills, literacy, numeracy, digital skills and so much more.
Enquire here or at https://www.literacy.org.nz/get-in-touch/contact-us
phone: 0800 6 7 8 9 10
Literacy and numeracy are the foundation of communication and understanding and are essential for personal and professional development.

The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 says that all education providers must support the wellbeing and safety of learners.

Literacy Aotearoa builds learner wellbeing into everything we do across our organisation. Our goals and plans are designed to support our learners to be successful while being safe and well.

You can read about how we apply the Code here: https://www.literacy.org.nz/news-and-events/our-code-of-practice-review

A new Intensive Literacy and Numeracy course is available!
Work on your skills with words and numbers for 2.5 hours on 2 days a week in a small group with a supportive tutor.
Mondays and Wednesdays - from 9:30am-12noon.

Term 1 starts week of 29 January
Shop 2, South City Mall,
Phone: (03) 477 2055 or 022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]

Here is the Term 1 timetable for Dunedin.
Term 1 starts week of 29 January !
Shop 2, South City Mall,
Phone: (03) 477 2055 or 022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]
Let us know your name, contact details and what course you want to enrol in. We will help you with any questions and help you enrol.
Our community classes are free and taught in small groups by trained supportive adult tutors.

Here is the Term 1 timetable for Dunedin.
Term 1 starts February 5.

Shop 2, South City Mall,
Phone: (03) 477 2055 or 022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]

Let us know your name, contact details and what course you want to enrol in. We will help you with any questions and help you enrol.

Our community classes are free and taught in small groups bytrained supportive adult tutors.

Literacy Aotearoa Build confidence and learn new skills!‍We offer free classes across Aotearoa New Zealand, with supportive tutors, small groups and a positive learning environmentOur programmes are free to citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over.

Are you keen to put in some time to get into a job or career?

We are offering a FREE Work Readiness and CV Preparation course.
Dates: 21 August to 31 August
Location: Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin
Shop 2, South City Mall, 110 King Edward St, Dunedin 9012
Phone: (03) 477 2055 022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]

Our Term 3 timetable - enrolling right now, there are places still available in our free classes!
(03) 477 2055
Email: [email protected]
South City Mall, King Edward St.

Literacy Aotearoa Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a national organisation of adult literacy providers and a leadi

Our Term 3 timetable - enrolling right now, for our free programmes.
(03) 477 2055
022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]

Kia ora koutou, we have toru (three) Te Reo Māori courses starting next week! These are free courses focusing on pronunciation.
Pick the day and time that suits you best and get in touch with us now to enrol:

Tuesday evenings - intermediate level (6pm-8pm)
Wednesday mornings - beginner level (10am-12am)
Thursday evenings - beginner level (6pm-8pm)

[email protected]
(03) 477 2055
https://www.literacy.org.nz/

Join us!
Literacy Aotearoa promotes and delivers free community and workplace skills programmes, designed to ensure people are critically literate and able to realise their full social, cultural and economic potential.
We need a part-time Site Coordinator to help run our Ōtepoti / Dunedin site. Our education makes a difference to people - this is a great opportunity to put some strategic and energetic mahi into the local community.
To find out more:
Phone: 022 111 0206 Email: [email protected]

The South Dunedin Street Festival is happening this Saturday from 10am - 3pm. Free Entry.

Literacy Aotearoa are in attendance and we will be happy to talk to you about our programmes, why you would enrol, what class is right for you, what you can expect in our programmes and answer any questions you have.

We offer FREE training for adults, helping you build your skills with words, numbers, communication, computers and digital devices, employment skills and CV writing, and even support to pass the Learner Licence Road Code test.

See you on Saturday!

We still have places in the following classes. These are FREE programmes to help you gain skills for life and employment, tutored by qualified and supportive staff, who will work with you to find the best way for you to learn.

We have a class for improving your word and number skills 2 days every week, a Learning Steps class if you need to work on basic reading and writing... and we have a Money Wise class to help you deal with your finances.

Phone: (03) 477 2055 or 022 525 1665
Email: [email protected]
Address: Shop 2,
South City Mall,
110 King Edward St

Welcome to 2023!

Come to our Open Day - 10:30am Monday 30 Kohi tātea ( January) - to hear about our free classes and what they can offer you.

We have a wide range of programmes designed to give you the learning you need and want for your life.

Our tutors will guide you and support you through your learning journey.

Our classes are free to adult citizens and permanent residents aged 16 years and over.

Welcome to 2023!
Come to our Open Day - Monday 30 Kohi tātea (January).
Hear about our classes and what we can offer you.

Our classes are free to adult citizens and permanent residents aged 16 years and over.

We offer a range of programmes across Aotearoa - covering a wide range of topics designed to give you the learning you need and want for your life.

Our tutors will guide you and support you through your learning journey.