Reo Rua Kaiako

Rotorua Intermediate; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Intermediate is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to join the Whare and deliver a kaupapa Māori learning environment. The role emphasizes Te Ao Māori, waiata, Karakia, Tikanga Māori and holistic student development within Years 1–8.

You will work with a collaborative team to foster confidence, cultural identity and educational success for tauira. The successful applicant will be NZ registered, demonstrate effective teaching strategies, and be committed to professional growth in a

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and growth mindset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and adapt to kaupapa Māori learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide a kaupapa Māori learning environment with a Te Ao Māori focus.
• Engage tauira (students) in waiata, Karakia, Tikanga Māori and related practices as part of the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to deliver the curriculum across Years 1–8.

Skills

Teaching

Team collaboration

Kaupapa Māori delivery

Te reo Māori communication

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

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About the role

Commencing term 1, 2027.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative kaiako to join our Rotorua Intermediate Whare, who is passionate about providing tauira with a kaupapa Māori learning environment. Within the learning environment will be a strong Te Ao Māori focus of respect and Whānau values, with all tauira engaging in the learning of waiata, Karakia/Tauparapara and Tikanga Māori as a natural part of the learning program. Through a holistic approach of Rukuhia Rarangahia tauira will develop confidence, explore their culture and identity, make life-long connections and most of all learn to enjoy educational success as Māori.

The successful applicant will be NZ registered, display highly effective teaching strategies, ka kaha ki te kōrero Māori, have some knowledge of the Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and be committed to professional growth. If you are adaptive, work collaboratively within a team, and have a passion to make a positive impact on the revitalisation of te reo Māori me ona tikanga then we would love to hear from you.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb to 10 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Study Leave

Learning areas Hangarau, Hauora, Ngā Toi, Pāngarau, Reo Matatini, Taiao, Tikanga-ā-iwi