Kaiako Māori - Permanent, part-time (0.8FTTE)
Northern Health School
Permanent, Part Time (0.8FTTE)
$12,000 allowance per annum pro rata
About the Role | Mō te tūnga
Te Kaiako Māori is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive teaching and learning programmes aligned with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Working with ākonga who are enrolled in Māori-medium settings, including Kura Kaupapa Māori, Wharekura, Kura-ā-Iwi, and rūmaki classes in mainstream schools, you will co-construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), assess progress, and support ākonga who are unwell to transition back to their kura rēhita.
You will collaborate with whānau, kura rēhita, kaiārahi, and kaiako from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu to ensure that each ākonga receives holistic and personalised support in their learning journey.
This is a permanent, part-time (0.8FTTE) Scale A teaching position that will also attract an annual full-time allowance of $12,000 pro rata to hours worked.
While our preference is that this role be based in Auckland, other locations would be considered within our school’s geographic coverage area.
A full clean New Zealand driver license is required as some travel will be a requirement of this role.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā kawenata matua
- Design and deliver teaching programmes grounded in Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Support holistic development of ākonga, including wellbeing and whānau aspirations
- Develop and maintain ILPs in collaboration with ākonga, whānau, and kura rēhita
- Use appropriate aromatawai to assess progress and guide learning pathways
- Co-construct personalised transition pathways for ākonga
- Engage ākonga in regular teaching interactions (online and/or kanohi ki te kanohi)
- Build and sustain effective relationships with local kura
About You | Mōu ake
We are looking for someone who is:
- Fluent in te reo Māori with deep knowledge of mātauranga Māori
- Experienced in teaching within Māori-medium education settings
- Familiar with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Skilled in relationship building and collaboration with ākonga, whānau, and kura
- Committed to the aspirations of whānau, hapū, and iwi in education
- Organised, responsive, and dedicated to ākonga success
About Us | Mō Te Kura
Te Kura Āwhina Ora o te Raki (Northern Health School) is a Ministry of Education-funded school that provides education and transition support for Year 0–14 students whose health conditions prevent them from attending their regular schools. We are a large, geographically dispersed school with sites across the North Island, from Gisborne and Taranaki to the far north (Kaitaia).
How to Apply | Me pēhea te tono
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for Māori-medium education.
For any pātai or further information, please contact Deputy Principal, Abbey Honey, telephone 021 494 413 or email AHoney@nhs.school.nz.
Ko te tūranga mahi nei e whai wāhi ana ki te whakatutuki i Te Tiriti.
This role contributes meaningfully to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supporting equitable outcomes for ākonga Māori.
Close date for application: 10 August 2025
