Kaiako: Immersion ECE in Te Reo Māori

Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Maia Limited; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity for kaiako

Waha Rumaki monthly allowance

Job summary

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia Limited is seeking kaiako (teachers) for Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura to support tamariki through te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori immersion. The role focuses on nurturing well‑being and language development in a culturally rich environment.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Bachelor of Education (or be close to completion) and be registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Strong collaboration and cultural understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) qualification, or currently in the final stages of completing one.
• Ideally a registered teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Values and competencies: Manaakitanga, Respect, Resilience, Whānau outcome focused, Collaboration, Cultural Understanding.

Responsibilities

• Grow and nurture the holistic well-being of tamariki under te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Support learning through kaupapa Māori immersion early learning services.
• Uphold reo and tikanga as a foundation for learning, care and tamariki health.

Skills

Māori language ability

Education background

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Final stages of completing a BEd

Job description

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia Limited is seeking kaiako (teachers) for Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura to support tamariki through te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori immersion. The role focuses on nurturing well‑being and language development in a culturally rich environment.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Bachelor of Education (or be close to completion) and be registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Strong collaboration and cultural understanding are essential.