Year 7/8 Kaiako - Permanent 0.8

Omahu School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ōmāhu School seeks an experienced kaiako for Primary and intermediate Years 1–8, 0.8 position (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri). The role emphasises te ao Māori, tikanga, Te Reo Māori, and a localised curriculum connected to whenua, hapū, and iwi.

You will build strong relationships with whānau, enable ākonga success, and contribute to a supportive kura whānau. Applications welcome from passionate kaiako committed to māori immersion principles.

Qualifications

• Confidence and fluency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori, or a strong commitment to learning.
• Enthusiastic, passionate about ākonga success, and able to build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Collaborative and adaptable, working positively with colleagues, whānau, and hapori.
• Demonstrates energy, flexibility, and the ability to create learning experiences that are fun, engaging, and relevant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning experiences that are fun, engaging, and locally relevant.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau to support their wellbeing and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and hāpori to enact a rich, localised curriculum connected to whenua and community.
• Support and guide ākonga to thrive as confident, connected learners in a Māori immersion context.

Skills

Te ao Māori

Tikanga

Te Reo Māori

Relationship building

Collaborative

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Māori Immersion Teachers allowance, Teacher Bonding Scheme,

Ōmāhu School is located in the heart of Ōmāhu, surrounded by our three marae, our maunga, and the awa that connect us all. Our kura is deeply connected to these whenua, and we honour the strength of these ties as we support and guide our tamariki.

Ūtaina Ōmāhu – To live for our people, serve our hapū, and contribute to generations to come.Me Ōmāhu te tū – To stand tall as learners, leaders, and kaitiaki – proud of who we are, where we come from, and the values that guide us.

• Rangatiratanga – “Our people are our strength”
  Building strong and meaningful relationships with whānau, marae, hapū, and iwi to ensure every ākonga and kaiako thrives.
  
  
• Ōmāhutanga – “I know where I am”
  Implementing a rich, responsive, and localised curriculum that connects tamariki to our whenua, people, and environment.
  
  
• Tuakiritanga – “I know who I am and where I come from”
  Strengthening wellbeing and resilience so that tamariki grow with confidence, pride, and empowerment in their identity.

Key requirements

• Confidence and fluency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori, or a strong commitment to learning.
• Enthusiastic, passionate about ākonga success, and able to build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Collaborative and adaptable, working positively with colleagues, whānau, and hāpori.
• Demonstrates energy, flexibility, and the ability to create learning experiences that are fun, engaging, and relevant.

We welcome applications from an experienced kaiako. This is a 0.8 position, with days of work being Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

If you are inspired by our kaupapa and ready to contribute to our kura whānau, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 55
Website:

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