Senior Kapa Haka Leader & Tutor

ISNZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay per hour: NZD 75

Job summary

Diocesan seeks a tutor to lead regular Kapa Haka rehearsals, develop students’ waiata, haka, poi, mōteatea, and prepare the ropū for Polyfest and school events.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading Kapa Haka in school or community settings, deep knowledge of tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, and the ability to teach across disciplines with confidence. You will foster a positive, inclusive environment and build strong relationships with students and whānau.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or tutoring Kapa Haka in a school, kura or community setting.
• Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori, kawa and te reo Māori.
• Ability to teach and develop students across a range of Kapa Haka disciplines.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with students, parents, whānau and the wider community.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to fostering cultural pride and belonging.
• Genuine passion for working with rangatahi and helping them reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Leading regular Kapa Haka practices throughout Terms 1–4, with Term 1 busiest due to Polyfest preparation.
• Teaching and developing students’ waiata, haka, poi, mōteatea and other Māori performing arts.
• Preparing and leading the ropū for ASB Polyfest, the major performance event of the year.
• Preparing students for internal school events and performances throughout the year.
• Bringing te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori to life through rehearsals and performances.
• Building positive relationships with students, parents, whānau and the wider Māori community.
• Creating a positive and inclusive environment where students feel connected, supported and proud to represent Diocesan.

Job description

Diocesan seeks a tutor to lead regular Kapa Haka rehearsals, develop students’ waiata, haka, poi, mōteatea, and prepare the ropū for Polyfest and school events.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading Kapa Haka in school or community settings, deep knowledge of tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, and the ability to teach across disciplines with confidence. You will foster a positive, inclusive environment and build strong relationships with students and whānau.