Kōmanawa Bilingual Kaiako – Years 3 to 4

Haeata Community Campus; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haeata Community Campus is seeking a Kōmanawa Bilingual Kaiako for Years 3 to 4 on a fixed-term basis. The role is full-time and starts 28 January 2027, ending 12 October 2027 under a board-funded project.

Areas include Years 1–15 literacy integration with te reo Māori emphasis. The successful candidate will design and facilitate engaging, cross-curricular learning to strengthen te reo Māori, identity, culture, achievement and wellbeing, and will advocate for ākonga while fostering strong mana

Qualifications

• Collaborate to design cross-curricular learning that strengthens te reo Māori and identity.
• Advocate for ākonga and build mana-enabled relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Literacy focus with BSLA-based components across kōrero, whakarongo, pānui and tuhituhi in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and deliver engaging cross-curricular learning that strengthens te reo Māori.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau to support wellbeing and achievement.

Skills

Bilingual teaching

Te reo Māori

Education

Certificated teacher Te reo Māori MITA

Job description

Kōmanawa Bilingual Kaiako – Years 3 to 4

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 12/10/2027 (Board-funded project)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher Te reo Māori MITA

You will work collaboratively to design and facilitate engaging, authentic and cross-curricular learning that strengthens te reo Māori, identity, culture, achievement and wellbeing. You will be a passionate advocate for ākonga and build strong, mana-enhancing relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Literacy is a significant focus. Rangaranga ā-Tā and Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) are key components of our literacy programmes, supporting strong foundations in kōrero, whakarongo, pānui and tuhituhi across both languages.