Head of Faculty, Māori Studies

Kaipara College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaipara College in Auckland is seeking a Head of Faculty to lead Ngā Pua Kawariki, our Māori Studies faculty, and to strengthen te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori across the kura.

The successful applicant will drive innovative programmes, support staff development and student achievement, grow engagement and success for Māori students, and build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and mana whenua.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in te reo Māori.
• Sound tikanga Māori knowledge.
• Secondary teaching experience including NCEA.
• Leadership capability or potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative, high-quality Māori Studies programmes and support staff development and student achievement.
• Grow student engagement, enrolments and success as Māori.
• Build meaningful relationships with ākonga, whānau and mana whenua.

Skills

Leadership

Te reo Māori proficiency

Relationship building

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Te reo Māori

3 MU + 1 MMA

The opportunity

Kaipara College seeks a passionate, capable Head of Faculty to lead Ngā Pua Kawariki, our Māori Studies faculty, and strengthen te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori across our kura.

The successful applicant will:

• lead innovative, high-quality Māori Studies programmes and support staff development and student achievement
• grow student engagement, enrolments and success as Māori
• build meaningful relationships with ākonga, whānau and mana whenua.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in te reo Māori, sound tikanga Māori knowledge, secondary teaching experience including NCEA, and leadership capability or potential.

Our purpose-built whare ako, Te Rito o Te Rengarenga, opened in 2025, providing a dedicated home for Ngā Pua Kawariki.