Kaiako - Kaupapa Māori

Ko wai mātou | About us

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura.

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa, evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We are looking for a dedicated kaiako who has experience in teaching Kaupapa Māori across Years 9 to 13 to join our Te Kāhui Rāwhiti region. This is to address the roll numbers of Māori ākonga on the Te Kāhui Rāwhiti roll that are keen on Kaupapa Māori as a subject. This role will be based in our Hastings tari | office and will start from 28 January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to nurture and develop ākonga in their journey through te ao Māori, while contributing to the preservation and advancement of Māori performing arts and culture in Te Kāhui Rāwhiti.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Passionate about helping learners succeed, you bring strong curriculum knowledge, a student-centred approach, and a commitment to creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences in a digital environment.

You will also have:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• strong knowledge of the Kaupapa Māori curriculum and assessment practices
• strong proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• experience in NCEA assessment and moderation
• understanding of local iwi histories and traditions
• ability to create engaging learning experiences that connect ākonga to their cultural heritage
• commitment to the preservation and advancement of te reo Māori
• 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.