Primary Teacher - Māori Immersion

Raglan Area School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raglan Area School is seeking a passionate kaiako to cover a fixed-term position for 2027, while a colleague undertakes study leave from term 1 to term 4. The role covers primary and intermediate years 1–8 with a focus on te reo Māori and culturally responsive learning approaches.

The successful candidate will deliver health and physical education, maths and statistics, science, and te reo Māori, fostering inclusive, high-achievement classrooms and strong whānau relationships within the school

Qualifications

• Current Teaching Council NZ registration and practicing certificate.
• Strong commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum.
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive, and learner-centered environments that foster high achievement and student well-being.
• Excellent communication skills with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Cover a fixed-term position while a teacher takes study leave (term 1 to term 4, 2027).
• Teach across health and physical education, mathematics and statistics, science, and te reo Māori.

Skills

Te reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Culturally responsive teaching

Learner-centered environments

Strong communication

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Te reo Māori

Are you a passionate fluent Māori-speaking educator committed to te reo Māori, tikanga, and empowering the next generation of learners? Join the whānau at Te Rōpū Aroha Ki Te Reo for the 2027 school year.

We are seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to cover a fixed-term position while one of our valued teachers takes study leave (term 1 to term 4, 2027).

Key requirements

• Teaching Qualifications: Current Teaching Council New Zealand registration and practicing certificate.
• Cultural Competence: A strong commitment to te reo māori, tikanga māori, and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum.
• Pedagogical Practice: Ability to create engaging, inclusive, and learner-centered environments that foster high achievement and student well-being.
• Whānaungatanga: Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of building positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement.