Kaiako - Years 1 - 10

Te Kura Pounamu; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful difference for ākonga

Job summary

Te Kura Pounamu is seeking a dedicated Primary (Years 1–8) or Secondary Kaiako (Years 7–10) for a full-time, permanent role based in our Wellington office. Start term 1, 2027 (28 January 2027).

You will design and deliver personalised learning, facilitate weekly Huinga Ako sessions online, and collaborate with peers to create meaningful, engaging experiences for ākonga. A NZ teaching registration and current practising certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• Recent primary or secondary teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and assessment.
• Commitment to innovative, future-focused pedagogy.
• Ability to build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalised, authentic learning programmes tailored to ākonga.
• Facilitate online weekly Huinga Ako, guiding students through their educational journeys.
• Collaborate with colleagues and interact with students online and in person to foster meaningful learning experiences.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Future-focused pedagogy

Online teaching

Collaborative skills

Education

NZ teacher registration & practising certificate

Job description

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

• Start Term 1, 2027 (28 January 2027)
• Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Based in our Wellington tari (office)

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At 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 online huinga ako — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We are looking for adedicated Primary (Years 1 – 8) or Secondary Kaiako (Years 7-10) with expertise in Years 1-10 to join our Overseas team. This role will be based in our Wellingtontari (office).

In this role, you'll:

• Design and deliver personalised, authentic learning programmes tailored to the strengths and needs of ākonga.
• Facilitate online weekly Huinga Ako, guiding and supporting students through their educational journeys.
• Collaborate with colleagues and interact with students online and in person to foster meaningful learning experiences.

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a difference in a unique learning environment, this is your chance to contribute to Te Kura's ongoing transformation of distance learning.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You are a creative and forward-thinking educator who is passionate about providing authentic and meaningful learning experiences for ākonga.

You will also bring:

• A New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Recent primary or secondary teaching experience (please specify in your application the year levels you have taught (e.g. Years 1-8 or Years 7-10) and outline your relevant teaching experience).
• A strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and current assessment practices.
• A commitment to innovative, future-focused pedagogies that engage and inspire ākonga.
• The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly

Ākonga at the Centre

Hei whakautu | In return

You will join a supportive, inclusive team where our Te Kura values 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.