Kaiako Māori

Woodford House; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodford House in Hawke's Bay seeks a Kaiako Māori to deliver te reo Māori across Year 7–13, covering parental leave. This fixed-term, part-time role (0.5 FTTE) offers an opportunity to contribute to our culturally rich curriculum and support Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the school community.

You will be registered with the Teaching Council, or eligible to obtain registration, and hold a relevant teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.
• Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of te ao Māori and te reo Māori.
• Ability to engage in cultural activities (e.g. Mihi Whakatau, Pōwhiri, Kaupapa Māori) and understanding of Māori values, culture and tikanga.
• Willingness to support future-focused learning goals.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Woodford House Special Character.

Responsibilities

• Deliver te reo Māori classes from Year 7–13 to cover parental leave.
• Support cultural competency and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the school.
• Engage with students and kaimahi to foster a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Te reo Māori

Registration with Teaching Council

Teaching qualification

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Commitment to Special Character

Future-focused learning

Education

Teaching qualification or certification

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.5, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Cover Parental Leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Te reo Māori

Woodford House, a leading special character, state-integrated, boarding and day school for Year 7 - 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 Terms 1 - 3 in 2027. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.

About the role

We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver our te reo Māori classes from Year 7 – 13 to cover a period of parental leave. This fixed term, part time (0.5 FTTE) 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. The kaimahi and students at Woodford House are dedicated, ready learners.

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 (e.g. Mihi Whakatau, Pōwhiri, Kaupapa Māori) and has an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga)
• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, and
• 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.

Physical address

3 Iona Road, Havelock North