Te Reo Māori Teacher

Rangitoto College International; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangitoto College invites applications for a permanent Te Reo Māori teacher to join the Māori (Te Manu Taki) Department starting Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will deliver engaging Te Reo Māori education in a culturally responsive way and foster a supportive learning environment.

You will contribute to school culture, collaborate with staff on cross-curricular Māori pathways, and participate in cultural initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification and current Teaching Council registration.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and strong understanding of Māori culture.
• Ability to teach Te Reo Māori.
• Strong communication skills to engage and inspire students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency.
• Participation in cultural development programmes (e.g., Tū Rangatira).
• Growth opportunities within a supportive Māori department.
• Contribute to Te Reo Māori preservation and promotion.
• Involvement in Kaihoe whānau and kaupapa like Tū Rangatira and Kapa Haka.

Responsibilities

• Teach Te Reo Māori across various year levels.
• Develop and implement culturally relevant and dynamic lesson plans.
• Support and encourage students’ language development and cultural understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular integration of Māori pathways.
• Participate in school-wide cultural initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Proficiency in Te Reo Māori

Strong communication skills

Engage and inspire students

Cultural competency

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Teaching qualification and Teaching Council registration

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Te reo Māori

Rangitoto College is seeking a permanent Te Reo Māori teacher to join our Māori (Te Manu Taki) Department to start term 1 2027.

Role overview: The successful applicant will deliver engaging, culturally responsive Te Reo Māori education, foster a supportive learning environment, enrich school culture, and willing to teach beyond the Te Reo curriculum.

Please refer to the JD in the application platform for specific details of the role.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching Te Reo Māori and want to make a meaningful impact on our ākonga and their learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Te Reo Māori across various year levels.
• Develop and implement culturally relevant and dynamic lesson plans.
• Support and encourage students’ language development and cultural understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular integration of Māori pathways.
• Participate in school-wide cultural initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications and skills

• A relevant teaching qualification and current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and a deep understanding of Māori culture.
• The ability to teach Te Reo Māori.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency.
• Be part of a cultural development programme (Tū Rangatira) to enhance cultural identity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive Māori department committed to Māori success and excellence.
• Contribute to the preservation and promotion of Te Reo Māori and Māori culture.
• Be part of any of our Kaihoe whānau and support any of our kaupapa: Tū Rangatira, Kapa Haka, Kī ō Rahi and Wānanga Series.

Physical address:
564 East Coast Road, Browns Bay, Auckland

Postal Address:
PO Box 93601, Browns Bay, Auckland, 753