Kaiako Reo Māori | Te reo Māori Teacher

Hutt International Boys' School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutt International Boys’ School (HIBS) in Wellington, NZ seeks a passionate kaiako reo Māori to inspire learners and grow te reo Māori me ngā tikanga within the kura. The role focuses on delivering engaging teaching that develops language proficiency, cultural understanding, and learner confidence.

You will work with current kaiako reo Māori, support diverse learners and collaborate with colleagues, whānau and student leaders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that develops language proficiency and cultural understanding.
• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau and support learners of different abilities.
• Collaborate with kaiako and contribute to the wider Māori co-curricular programme.

Skills

te reo Māori

tikanga Māori

collaborative teaching

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

About the role

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:

• HIBS cultural committee and student leadership
• strengthening both whānau and community engagement

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.