Teacher of Te Reo Māori

Napier Girls' High School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high school in Hawke's Bay is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to lead Te Reo Māori classes from January 2026. Candidates should possess a teaching qualification, enjoy working with youth, and have the ability to build relationships within the school community. Experience in Kapa Haka and Māori leadership is preferred. Applications can be submitted via email, including a CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching qualification.
• Ability to teach Te Reo Māori is essential.
• Experience with cultural leadership is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Grow the success of reo Māori classes at NCEA Levels 1-3.
• Build relationships with students, whānau, and community.
• Foster Māori leadership through cultural activities.

Skills

Ability to converse in Te Reo Māori

Enjoy working with rangatahi

Experience with Kapa Haka

Ability to build relationships

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

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

Te reo Māori

Te Kura Kōhine o Ahuriri - Napier Girls’ High School sits upon Mataruahou, overlooking Ahuriri, Napier, and provides education for students in Y9-13. Our kura is one of the oldest in Aotearoa for kōhine, young women. Our values of Manaakitanga, Kairangi Whaiaro and Whanaungatanga underpin our kaupapa of empowering ākonga to achieve success and fulfilment for themselves, whānau and the wider community.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

“Mā te whakapapa pounamu, ka puta mai te taonga, he rite anō te reo Māori” - As we smoothen the layers of greenstone, the treasure from within emerges…much like the Māori language. We are seeking an earnest and passionate teacher to join our Languages department. This position will grow the success of our reo Māori classes at NCEA Levels 1-3. All classes are connected by the tūākana/teina relationships of our atua wāhine that are an integral part of our learning.

This role is suitable for any teacher, beginning or experienced and our ideal candidate will have:

• A teaching qualification. Please state any other specialist subjects in your application.
• Ability to converse in and teachTeReo Māori
• Enjoy working with rangatahi
• Ability to build relationships with tauira,whānau, school staff and our community
• Experience with Kapa Haka, Hākinakina and fostering Māori leadership is an advantage.

This is a full-time, permanent position, beginning in January 2026. Please state your supporting subjects in your application.

How to apply:

A copy of the position description and application form can also be found by visiting our website.

Please send your application to [e-mail] , including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and a copy of the NGHS application form.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Clyde Road, Bluff Hill, Napier

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