Kaiako - Years 1-10

Te Kura; Hastings; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Te Kura in Hastings seeks a dedicated Kaiako (Teacher) to teach across Years 1–10 from our Hastings tari. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January 2027 to December 2027, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).

You will support learners with personalised, online and face-to-face learning and provide pastoral care within Te Kāhui Rāwhiti. You will hold NZ teacher registration with a current practising certificate, be confident with digital tools, and share our values of manaaki, whanaungatanga, and tika.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the Years 1–10 curriculum and assessment practices.
• Calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral care.
• Confidence using digital tools to connect with learners.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative, values-driven teaching.
• Genuine interest in learning te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Support ākonga to engage deeply in learning aligned with their goals and interests.
• Facilitate regular huinga ako (online and face-to-face) for pastoral care and connection.
• Provide constructive feedback and feedforward on ākonga learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to create flexible, engaging learning experiences.

Skills

NZ teacher registration

Curriculum knowledge

Digital tools

Pastoral care

Collaboration

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Current practising certificate

Job description

1 x PositionFixed term (28 January 2027 – December 2027 or earlier in the event of the incumbent returning earlier) to provide cover while the incumbent is on secondmentFull-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)Based in our Hastings tari (office)Kaiako | Teacher – Years 1-10Nau mai, haere mai ki Te KuraAt Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this positionWe're looking for a dedicated Primary or Secondary Kaiako with expertise in teaching across Years 1-10 to join our Te Kāhui Rāwhiti region. This role will be based in our Hastings tari (office).In this role you will:Support ākonga to engage deeply in learning that is aligned with their goals, passions and interests.Facilitate regular huinga ako (online and face-to-face) to provide pastoral care, connection, and personalised learningProvide constructive feedback and feedforward on ākonga learningCollaborate with colleagues and whānau to create flexible, engaging learning experiencesHave a genuine interest in learning and embracing te reo Māori, with a commitment to growing your skillsKo koe tēnei | About youYou will bring:A New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificateStrong knowledge of the Years 1-10 curriculum and assessment practicesA calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral careConfidence using digital tools to connect with learnersEnthusiasm for collaborative, values driven teachingA genuine interest in learning and embracing te reo Māori, with a commitment to growing your skillsNgā Uara o Te Kura | Our ValuesAt Te Kura, we live by our values:Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and careWhanaungatanga — building relationships and belongingTika — acting fairly and honestlyĀkonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we makeHei whakautu | In returnYou'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyExcited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?For more information, check out the position description, or contact Ray Edwards, Regional Manager Te Kāhui Rāwhiti via email [e-mail] you encounter any issues during the application process, please email [e-mail] close at 11.59pm on Friday 20 November 2026