Year 1-6 Māori-medium Kaiako

Haeata Community Campus; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch east invites applications for a passionate kaiako to join Kōmanawa, our Level 2 Māori-medium bilingual provision for Years 1–6. You will lead engaging te reo Māori–driven learning with culturally responsive approaches.

Applicants must have NZ teaching experience and hold NZ citizenship, permanent residency, or a current work visa. Knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and structured literacy is essential; commitment to relationships with ākonga and whānau

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and effective teaching practices, including structured literacy and pāngarau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, culturally responsive learning programmes that strengthen te reo Māori, identity, wellbeing and achievement.
• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau and contribute to Kōmanawa and Haeata goals.

Skills

Te reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Te Marautanga o Aotearoa

Structured literacy

Pāngarau

Job description

Haeata Community Campus is a Year 1–13 urban area school in Christchurch east.

We are seeking a passionate, committed kaiako to join Kōmanawa, our Level 2 Māori-medium bilingual provision, teaching ākonga in Years 1–6.

E kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiako ngākau nui ki te reo Māori, ki te ako, me te oranga o ngā tamariki.

• We seek a kaiako who demonstrates strong knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and effective teaching practices, including structured literacy and pāngarau.
• The successful application will deliver engaging, culturally responsive learning programmes that strengthen te reo Māori, identity, wellbeing and achievement.

Applicants will be committed to building positive relationships with ākonga and whānau, creating inclusive learning environments and contributing to the collective aspirations of Kōmanawa and Haeata.

Please note: This position requires applicants to have teaching experience within New Zealand and to hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a current New Zealand work visa.

Nau mai, haere mai ki Haeata!