Kaiako - Years 1 - 10 | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

3 x Permanent position

Start January 2026

FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)

Based in any Te Kura tari (office) located in: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

Kaiako | Teacher – Years 1 - 10

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.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

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 whānau, in Ngā Kete o Te Ao Māori, with experience in teaching across Years 1 - 10. 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 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.

Te Aka Taumatua is a vine system that wraps around rākau. The vines carry the knowledge and wisdom of our people. It is a place that protects, nurtures and gives room to grow. One can come to seek shelter and safety and can then leave to go.

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. The successful candidate will join a supportive whānau committed to excellence in Māori education.

In this role you will:

• Support ākonga to engage deeply in learning that is aligned with their goals, passions and interests.
• Facilitate regular huinga ako (online and face-to-face) to provide pastoral care, connection, and personalised learning
• Provide constructive feedback and feedforward on ākonga learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to create flexible, engaging learning experiences

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Strong proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• Strong knowledge of 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

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or contact contact Melissa Kapene, Acting National Manager Te Aka Taumatua via email Melissa.Kapene@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

🗓 Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 24 September 2025