Te Reo HoD Position

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā ki te taumata o ngā kōrero e iri mai nei, kia tū, kia oho, kia mataara!

Tīhei mauri ora.

He kārere tēnei kia areare mai ngā taringa me nga whatu ki te tono kei mua i tō aroaro. E kimi ana tō mātou kura i tētahi kaiako e kai ngākau nui ana ki tō tātou ao maori.

Ā tēnā areare mai rā.

Hato Pāora College is a Years 9-13 Māori, Catholic Boys Boarding College, just outside beautiful Feilding. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and culturally responsive kaiako to lead our Te Reo Māori Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring educator who is passionate about Te Reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and empowering ākonga to succeed. The successful applicant will have the ability to build strong relationships with local iwi and our wider community, while demonstrating a sound understanding of local history, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.

As head of department, you will:

Lead and develop an engaging, future-focused Te Reo Māori curriculum.

Inspire and mentor members of the department.

Champion te reo Māori and tikanga across the school.

Foster a learning environment where all students feel valued, challenged, and inspired to succeed.

Contribute positively to the wider life of the College.

Te Reo Māori is a compulsory subject from year 9 through to year 13 at Hato Pāora College.

Our college provides wonderful students, and a supportive, collaborative staff. We are committed to providing a well-rounded education where every student is encouraged, challenged, and inspired to achieve with confidence.

Staff are expected to respect and uphold the school’s Catholic special character and be actively involved in the total life of the school, in a manner which respects the religious instruction given and religious observances practiced within the school.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the College.