Scale A Māori bilingual teacher

Henderson Intermediate; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand primary school in Auckland is seeking a passionate teacher fluent in Te Reo Māori for their Māori Bilingual Unit. This permanent position begins in term 2, 2026, with responsibilities including teaching, building relationships with students and whānau, and collaborating with colleagues. Strong skills in Māori culture and education are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Te Reo Māori and confident in tikanga Māori.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with ākonga (students) and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the middle years within Te Whānau Moko, our Māori Bilingual Unit.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga (students), whānau and staff.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and demonstrate sound behaviour management.

Skills

Fluent in Te Reo Māori

Experience in Māori bilingual education setting

Ability to collaborate with staff

Job description

Overview

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

Subjects include English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts. We are seeking an enthusiastic and fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori to join Te Whānau Moko, our Māori Bilingual Unit.

This is a permanent position that commences in term 2. There is also possible bilingual leadership opportunity with this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the middle years within Te Whānau Moko, our Māori Bilingual Unit.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga (students), whānau and staff.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and demonstrate sound behaviour management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluent in Te Reo Māori and confident in tikanga Māori.
• Experience or ability to work within a Māori bilingual education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and engage with ākonga and whānau.

Application

Application is by way of a cover letter and your current CV. Please reference the position you are applying for in the application.

This position commences 28 January 2026.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
70 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Waitakere

Postal Address:
70 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Waitakere, 0610