Senior Kapa Haka Tutor - Lead & Develop for Polyfest

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NZD 75/hour

Excellent facilities

Lead Senior School Kapa Haka ropū

Mātauranga Māori valued community

On-site parking

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls is seeking a dedicated Kapa Haka tutor to lead rehearsals, develop student skills in waiata, haka and Māori performing arts, and prepare the ropū for Polyfest. You will foster te reo Māori and tikanga while building strong connections with students and whānau.

You'll run lunchtime and after-school sessions, including occasional Saturday rehearsals, to support performances and school events across Terms 1–4.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular Kapa Haka practices throughout Terms 1–4, with Term 1 being the busiest due to Polyfest preparation.
• Teach and develop waiata, haka, poi, mōteatea and other Māori performing arts.
• Prepare and lead the ropū for ASB Polyfest and other major events.
• Prepare students for internal school events and performances throughout the year.
• Bring te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori to life through rehearsals and performances.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, whānau and the wider Māori community.
• Create a positive and inclusive environment where students feel connected and proud to represent Diocesan.

Skills

Kapa Haka tutoring

Tikanga Māori

Te reo Māori

Leadership & organisation

Community building

Collaborative approach

Rangatahi passion

Job description

Diocesan School For Girls is seeking a dedicated Kapa Haka tutor to lead rehearsals, develop student skills in waiata, haka and Māori performing arts, and prepare the ropū for Polyfest. You will foster te reo Māori and tikanga while building strong connections with students and whānau.

You'll run lunchtime and after-school sessions, including occasional Saturday rehearsals, to support performances and school events across Terms 1–4.