Kaiako Māori

Woodford House; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodford House in Hawke's Bay is seeking a kaiako to deliver te reo Māori for Year 7–13 on a fixed term, part-time basis (0.5 FTTE) to cover parental leave from Term 1 to Term 3 2027. The role welcomes both beginner and experienced teachers and offers scope to contribute to cultural competency and Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the school's Cornerstone of culture.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass pre-employment checks; registration with the Teaching Council or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it.
• A relevant teaching or other qualification.
• Knowledge and appreciation of te ao Māori, and te reo Māori.
• Capability to engage in cultural activities and has an understanding of Māori values and tikanga, is desirable.
• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to our school’s Special Character.

Responsibilities

• Deliver te reo Māori classes from Year 7 to 13 to cover a period of parental leave.
• Support our cultural competency and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the school’s cultural cornerstone.

Skills

Te reo Māori knowledge

Communication skills

Cultural engagement

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About us

Woodford House, a leading special character, state-integrated, boarding and day school for Year 7 to 13 girls, in Hawke's Bay is seeking to appoint a fixed term, part time (0.5 FTTE), kaiako Māori to join our passionate kaimahi for Term 1 to Term 3 2027.

About the role

We are seeking a kaiako to deliver our te reo Māori classes from Year 7 to 13 to cover a period of parental leave. This role would suit a beginner or experienced teacher. There is plenty of scope to support our cultural competency and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the cultural cornerstone of the school.

About you

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it.


• A relevant teaching or other qualification.


• Knowledge and appreciation of te ao Māori, and te reo Māori.


• Capability to engage in cultural activities (for example, Mihi Whakatau, Pōwhiri, Kaupapa Māori) and has an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga), is desirable.


• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals.


• High level communication and interpersonal skills.


• A commitment to our school’s Special Character.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.

www.woodford.school.nz/careers/