Year 7-8 Bilingual Kaiako

Manukorihi Intermediate; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MITA Maori Immersion Teachers Allow an

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS)

Job summary

Manukorihi Intermediate School seeks a passionate bilingual kaiako lead for Te Mātā Taiohi in 2027, to inspire tamariki in te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori daily.

You will collaborate with a kaiawhina, build strong relationships with whānau and iwi, and model tikanga, hauora, and rangatahi leadership. School visits are welcomed, and the role aligns with the Teacher Bonding Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in bilingual delivery (Level 2).
• Commitment to Tau Mai Te Reo and Ka Hikitia.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning in bilingual class Te Mātā Taiohi and inspire tamariki daily.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, hapū and iwi.
• Model tikanga and Te Ao Māori in teaching and practice.

Skills

Bilingual delivery (Level 2)

Tau Mai Te Reo

Ka Hikitia

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Mātauranga Māori Te reo Māori, Hauora, Hangarau, Ngā Reo, Ngā Toi, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Pākehā, Tikanga ā-iwi, Pāngarau, Pūtaiao MITA (Māori Immersion Teachers Allowance), and one unit for Leadership for Te Ao Māori

Manukorihi Intermediate School is seeking a passionate, dynamicreo Māori kaiakoto lead learning in our bilingual class,Te Mātā Taiohi,to start in 2027. This is a special opportunity to inspire and guide the next generation of rangatahi in a space where te reo Māori, tikanga, and Te Ātiawatanga are lived and celebrated every day.

Our Board of Trustees values and resourcesour bilingualkopa well so there will be a kaiawhina working alongside the kaiako to support them and the taiohi.

Our whānau aspire for a kaiako who:

• Embedste ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Ātiawatanga authentically in their teaching and practice.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, hapū, and iwi.
• Inspires pride in identity, resilience, and leadership through ourWHAIA values(Whakawhanaungatanga (connections), Hauora (well being), Akoranga (learning), Ihi (unique self) and Aroha (kindness)

This role requires:

• Experience inbilingual delivery (Level 2).
• Commitment toTau Mai Te ReoandKa Hikitia.

Come and join us inuplifting, challenging, and celebrating our tamarikias they walk confidently in both worlds.

School visits are welcomed.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.