Head Teacher/Kaiako Kaiārahi Te Pārekereke o Te Kī

Otago University Childcare Association - Te Pā; Otago; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full pay parity

Waha rumaki allowance

Relocation support

Non-contact time

Résumé du poste

Otago University Childcare Association - Te Pā in Ōtepoti Dunedin seeks a qualified, registered ECE/Primary teacher with leadership experience to lead a bilingual early learning centre. You will foster te reo Māori immersion and uphold tikaka Māori across daily practice, shaping a warm, culturally-rich learning environment.

You'll nurture strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and the wider community, supported by a passionate network of colleagues and OUCA leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified, registered ECE or Primary teacher with leadership experience.
• High level of fluency in te reo Māori and tikaka Māori to lead an immersive environment.
• Warm heart and genuine passion for kaupapa Māori education.

Responsabilités

• Inspire and support your team in bringing our kaupapa to life.
• Nurture warm relationships with tamariki, whānau, and our wider community.

Connaissances

Leadership

Te reo Māori fluency

Relationship building

Kaupā Māori education knowledge

Formation

Qualified, registered ECE or Primary teacher

Description du poste

Full time, Permanent

Founded by Kāi Tahu and supported by the Otago University Childcare Association (OUCA), we are proud to be the only bilingual ECE centre in Ōtepoti. Here, te reo me ōna tikaka Māori guide everything we do for our 31 tamariki (including up to 12 under two). We are currently embarking on an exciting journey to become a Puna Reo—requiring at least 51% te reo Māori immersion across the day—recognizing the depth of te reo and cultural expertise our kaiako bring.

About the role

Leading a close-knit, passionate team of seven kaiako you will:

• Inspire and support your team in bringing our kaupapa to life.
• Nurture warm relationships with tamariki, whānau, and our wider community.

You’ll have plenty of support along the way from really passionate whānau, the OUCA Manager, Administrator, and a friendly network of Head Teachers across our five centres.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified, registered ECE or Primary teacher with leadership experience.
• A high level of fluency in te reo Māori and a deep understanding of tikaka Māori to lead an immersive environment.
• A warm heart and a genuine passion for kaupapa Māori education.

What we offer

• Full pay parity (+ waha rumaki allowance once licensed as a Puna Reo).
• 10+ hours of non-contact time every week.
• Relocation support (available for the right candidate moving within Aotearoa).
• A supportive, vibrant workplace in beautiful Ōtepoti Dunedin, known for its strong community, beaches, and wildlife.

Come help us shape the future of bilingual early learning in Te Wai Pounamu!

Otago University Childcare Association - Te Pā

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 150