Rumaki Kaiako

Rotorua Intermediate; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Intermediate is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to join our Whare, commencing term 1, 2027. The role focuses on delivering a kaupapa Māori learning environment with a strong Te Ao Māori emphasis and whānau values, including waiata, Karakia/Tauparapara, and Tikanga Māori as part of the learning program.

The successful applicant will be NZ registered, demonstrate effective teaching strategies, and contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori me ona tikanga through adaptive,

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
• Ability to contribute to a kaupapa Māori learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tauira with a kaupapa Māori learning environment.
• Incorporate waiata, Karakia/Tauparapara and Tikanga Māori into learning activities.
• Work collaboratively within a team and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Support the revitalisation of te reo Māori me ona tikanga.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Te reo Māori

Collaborative teamwork

Education

NZ teaching registration

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