Year 7-13 Kaiāko of trades (carpentry and/or automotive)

Taihape Area School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in New Zealand seeks a Year 7-13 Kaiāko for trades (carpentry and/or automotive) to join their team in 2026. The successful applicant will manage a creative workshop, implement innovative learning programmes, and engage with students and whānau. Embrace a supportive and collegial environment with various recreational options nearby. Applications close on 31st October, 2025.

Benefits

School housing available

Access to outdoor activities

Supportive staff environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage workshop safely and effectively.
• Commitment to implementing industry and NCEA learning programmes.
• Passion for building strong relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead learning in trades (carpentry and/or automotive).
• Connect with students' interests.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for education

Workshop management

Commitment to high standards

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Year 7-13 Kaiāko of trades (carpentry and/or automotive)

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
Technology

Taihape Area School is seeking Kaiāko with passion and heart to make a difference to join our team in 2026. If you are committed to high expectations, being Te Tiriti o Waitangi centric and building strong relationships with ākonga, their whānau and fellow staff come join our team. Let’s ‘Step Forward Together to Nurture Our Potential’.

Due to growth and current positions being fulfilled by personnel with Limited Authority to Teach, we are seeking Kaiako for a number of areas within our kura to facilitate and lead learning within. One of these positions is:

• our Y7-13 trades (carpentry and/or automotive). The successful Kaiako will
• connect with ākonga interests and be forward thinking.
• manage a creative and active workshop safely.
• be committed to implementing industry and NCEA learning programmes to a high standard.
• be committed to being the best version of themselves in their teaching practice.

Taihape Area School is located on the backbone of the North Island. We are progressing positively. Along with the whole School Rebuild we are strengthening our curriculum to ensure we build an interdependent learning culture that honours and learns from our past, and engages actively in the present to stand in tomorrow's dawn with confidence and hope.

We offer a unique setting with incredible access to the outdoors, a supportive and collegial staff, and a welcoming school community. Houses are affordable (there is school housing available), you won't be stuck in traffic for hours each day, we have great cafes, and a wide range of recreational options available – including skiing, rafting/kayaking, hunting, tramping, a wide range of sports, and service groups.

Applications close 31st October, 2025 - Interviews of shortlisted candidates from the 3rd November 2025.

How to apply

To register interest and request an application form, and for any direct enquiries, please contact: