Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu New Zealand (nationwide)

Kaiako - Year 1-10

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

“Tuia te tamaiti ki ngā aka taumatua, kaua e tuia ki ngā aka taepa. Me aro ki te hā o te aka taumatua.”

We are seeking a passionate and experienced kaiako to join our Te Aka Taumatua whānau, with experience in teaching across Years 1 - 10. This role can be based in any of our Te Kura tari.

This is an exciting opportunity to nurture and develop ākonga in their journey, while contributing to the preservation and advancement of Māori performing arts and culture in Te Aka Taumatua through teaching and resource development.

Te Aka Taumatua is a new team that leads our bilingual and immersion te reo Māori provision for full-time, tamariki, rangatahi and dual registered ākonga at Te Kura. Te Aka Taumatua is still in its developmental stage but remains focussed on its role in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, to offer comprehensive options grounded in mātauranga Māori for ākonga and their whānau.

This role presents an opportunity to shape the next generation of young Māori leaders while contributing to the revitalization of te reo Māori and preservation of Māori performing arts.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Strong proficiency in Te Ao Māori, fluency with te reo Māori
• Strong knowledge of the Years 1 - 10 curriculum and assessment practices
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences that connect ākonga to their cultural heritage
• A calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral care
• Confidence using digital tools to connect with learners
• Enthusiasm for collaborative, values driven teaching
• Commitment to the preservation and advancement of te reo Māori