Kaiako Reo Māori | Te reo Māori Teacher

Hutt International Boys' School; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutt International Boys’ School (HIBS) invites applicants for a kaiako reo Māori to lead engaging learning that strengthens te reo Māori language skills and tikanga within the kura. The role emphasizes student success, culturally responsive teaching, and building strong relationships with ākonga and whānau.

Working with current kaiako reo Māori, you will deliver high-quality lessons aligned to the NZ Curriculum and NCEA requirements, contributing to te ao Māori and the kura’s wider co-curricular

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in te reo Māori and sound knowledge of tikanga Māori.
• Effective teaching practice and knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and relevant NCEA assessment requirements.
• Commitment to Māori student success and to supporting all ākonga to engage with te ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that develops students’ language proficiency and cultural understanding.
• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau and support learners with varied abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure cohesive delivery of te reo Māori across the kura.

Skills

te reo Māori

teaching practice

collaboration

NCEA knowledge

Job description

Te Kura Tamatāne o Te Awakairangi | Hutt International Boys’ School (HIBS) is a progressive Years 7 to 13 state-integrated kura committed to the success of our ākonga, their whānau and our community.

We seek a passionate and enthusiastic kaiako reo Māori to inspire our learners and contribute to the continuing growth of te reo Māori me ngā tikanga within our kura.

Working alongside our current kaiako reo Māori, your primary responsibility will be to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that develops students’ language proficiency, cultural understanding and confidence. You will build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau, support learners with different abilities and aspirations, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

The successful applicant will bring:

• strong proficiency in te reo Māori and sound knowledge of tikanga Māori
• effective teaching practice and knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and relevant NCEA assessment requirements
• a commitment to Māori student success and to supporting all ākonga to engage with te ao Māori
• a collaborative approach and the ability to encourage and mentor young people.

Ideally, you will also bring skills and experience to support our Māori co-curricular programme, which includes:

• kapa haka
• HIBS cultural committee and student leadership
• supporting manaakitanga through mihi whakatau
• strengthening both whānau and community engagement
• growing participation in activities such as Kī o Rahi and Ngā Manu Kōrero.

These contributions will be made alongside colleagues, whānau and student leaders, with specific responsibilities agreed according to your abilities, school priorities and the scope of the 0.6 appointment. Please outline any particular skills and interests in your application.

A commitment to our special character, our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the wider life of our kura is essential.

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai.