Kaiāwhina Whānau | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

4 x positions

Fixed-Term (March – December 2026)

Full-Time 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Based in any to Te Kura office location

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest state-funded school, supporting up to 28,000 ākonga at any one time through personalised, flexible learning programmes. Our ākonga are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking a Kaiāwhina Whānau (fixed-term) to join our Literacy and Numeracy Intervention team within the Whānau Centric Workstream of Te Kura's Acceleration Plan. This role supports the design and trial of whānau-centred literacy and numeracy approaches by working directly alongside whānau, empowering them to actively engage in and positively influence the learning journey of their tamariki.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

 As a Kaiāwhina Whānau, you will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with whānau to support them in feeling confident, valued, and able to engage meaningfully in their child's literacy and numeracy learning. You'll mentor and guide whānau to understand their child's learning goals and plans while helping them develop their own skills and confidence.
• Support whānau to navigate Te Kura systems and digital learning platforms, using a range of communication methods to ensure engagement, participation, and positive learning outcomes.
• Work in culturally responsive ways, honouring the identity, language, and culture of all whānau and strengthening community connections to enhance outcomes for tamariki.

Travel: This role involves travel to whānau homes, function rooms, community settings, and marae, so a willingness to travel is required.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

 You'll thrive in this role if you bring excellent interpersonal and listening skills, strong literacy and numeracy ability, and a genuine interest in helping whānau feel confident and supported. You are culturally aware, responsive, and able to work with a range of whānau to understand their strengths and needs. You are confident using digital tools and willing to support whānau to do the same, and you approach challenges with sound judgement, initiative, and practical problem-solving skills.

Preferred (but not essential):  Knowledge and experience in Tikanga and Te Reo Māori, Current First Aid certification, or a full NZ driver's licence.

Mō Te Kura | About Te Kura

Te Kura delivers personalised, flexible learning — anytime, anywhere, anyone. With kaimahi located across the motu, we work in partnership with ākonga and whānau to support learning that fits their lives. This role plays an important part in strengthening whānau engagement and supporting positive learning outcomes for tamariki.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our values

• Manaaki — care, generosity and respect
• Whanaungatanga — relationships and belonging
• Tika — fairness and integrity
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, values-led team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for whānau and tamariki across Aotearoa. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow your skills within a kaupapa-driven organisation.

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $61,412 to a maximum of $74,569 pro rata per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this role sounds like you, tap Apply — we'd love to hear from you.

You must have the right to work or reside in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications must be submitted through our careers portal.

For more information, please refer to the position description or contact Bernice Singh, Principal Advisor – Curriculum via email on Bernice.Singh@tekura.school.nz

For application support, email jobs@tekura.school.nz.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 2^nd March 2026