Kaiako – Puna Reo

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive parity salary rates

Free health and life insurance for永久员工

Four extra annual leave days (Matariki

Sporting or cultural leave

Tau Ora wellbeing & inclusion programs

Free car parking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking a passionate Kaiako for our Raroera Campus, Hamilton, on a permanent full-time basis (40 hours per week). The kaiako will deliver kaupapa Māori education, align lessons with Te Whāriki, and work with tamariki and whānau to support whānau transformation through education.

The role requires a Teaching Qualification Level 7, a current Practising Certificate, and a full NZ driver’s licence. A safety check under the Children’s Act is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification Level 7 or equivalent.
• Current Practising Certificate from Teaching Council NZ.
• Proven experience working with tamariki.
• Understanding of Māori culture, values and tikanga.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence.
• Must pass safety check under Children’s Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Deliver marau Māori aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Document tamariki progress.
• Collaborate with kaimahi and whānau to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support strategic direction and provide high-quality education.

Skills

Experience with tamariki

Māori culture & tikanga

Safety-conscious

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Teaching qualification Level 7

Practising Certificate (Teaching Council NZ)

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Igniteyoung imaginations as a kaiako, where every day is driven by kaupapa wānanga!

• Shaping bright futures.
• Based in Raroera, Hamilton

Aboutus

TeWānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institutionand the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providingtransformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40years. Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’drives our commitment to being at the forefront of education underpinned byMāori culture and values.

Ourkaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone isencouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offerkaimahi a range of benefits including:

• A competitive salary with parity salary rates
• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki andthe Christmas/New Year season.
• Special leave available for sporting or culturalevents.
• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing andinclusion.
• Free car parking.

Aboutthe role

Weare currently seeking a passionate Kaiako to join us at our Raroera Campus, on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basis based inRaroera, Hamilton

Ourcommitment is to create lasting and enriching experiences for Tamariki andwhānau by providing exceptional holistic educational opportunities throughengaging interactive learning. As a kaiako, you will create a safe, culturallyenriched learning environment for our tamariki. Your role includes deliveringmarau Māori aligned with Te Whāriki, documenting tamariki progress, andcollaborating with kaimahi and whānau to achieve positive outcomes, whilesupporting our strategic direction. Your impact is diverse and vital tohigh-quality education.

Aboutyou

Tobe successful for this role, you will have the following:

• Qualification in Teaching for Early Childhood Educationor Primary – Level 7
• A current Practicing Certificate issued by the TeachingCouncil of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proven experience working with tamariki.
• A sound understanding of Māori culture, values, andtikanga.
• A full NZ Driver’s License.
• This role as classes as a Core Worker and you will needto pass a safety check under the Children’s Act 2014.
• The role does require some lifting, bending, andstanding for long periods of time.
  

Asa kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.

Aposition description is available on our career’s website. For any otherqueries, please email [e-mail]

Werecognise and value the important contribution our kaiako make to the learningand development of tamariki. As a participating Bilingual Early Learning Centrein the Ministry of Education's Pay Parity Funding Scheme, we offer certificatedkaiako remuneration aligned with Pay Parity salary steps, providing competitivesalaries within a supportive, rewarding, and culturally enriching workingenvironment. In addition, certificated kaiako working in services licensed asReo Rua Care and Education are eligible for the Waha Rumaki allowance,recognising their specialist te reo Māori capability and the valuedcontribution they make to bilingual and kaupapa Māori early learningenvironments.