Kaimanaaki | Hawkes Bay (Hastings)

Job Description

1 x Fixed Term Position (Incumbent is on Leave)

Fixed-Term (20 July 2026 – 25 September 2026)

Full-Time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)

Based in our Hastings Te Kura tari (office)

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.

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

We are seeking a Kaimaanaki (Learning Advisor) to undertake the specific pastoral care deliverables/elements of a Kaiako role.

Kaiako at Te Kura have a pastoral care responsibility for ākonga; this group is known as a rōpū manaaki. Manaaki - means to protect, look after, and care for something or someone. The role of the kaimanaaki is to be respectful and generous in providing support and care to ākonga and their whānau.

Kaimanaaki work with ākonga and their whānau both kanohi-ki-kanohi (face to face) and online to support and develop a flexible and adaptable programme of learning, which is based on ākonga passions, interests and learning goals.

The primary focus of this role is pastoral care for ākonga, there may be times when flexibility is required to support teaching or other duties to help ensure the needs of our ākonga are met.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will have:

• A New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Ability to uphold and embed mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori values, and culturally responsive practice in everyday work
• Practical experience in effective assessment for learning
• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge, including national curriculum refresh and Review of Achievement Standards
• Established connections with other subject matter experts and subject associations, and
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.

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

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 mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more? 

For additional details, contact Ray Edwards, National Manager Te Kāhui Rāwhiti, via email Ray.Edwards@tekura.school.nz

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

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 30 June 2026