Kaiāwhina - Permanent, part-time (20 hours), Term time only (school holidays unpaid)
Northern Health School
Permanent, Part Time (20 hours)
Term time only, school holidays unpaid
Ka tautoko te Kaiārahi/Kaiāwhina i te Kaiwhakaako kia tukuna atu ngā hotaka ako ki ngā ākonga i roto i ngā horopaki reo Māori, arā ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, Wharekura, Kura-ā-iwi, me ngā karaehe rūmaki i ngā Kura Auraki. Me matatau te Kaiāwhina i te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
The kaiāwhina supports the teacher to deliver learning programmes to students within Māori language contexts —Kura Kaupapa Māori, Wharekura, Kura-ā-iwi, and immersion classes within mainstream schools. The kaiāwhina must be proficient in te reo Māori and its associated tikanga (customs).
In this role you will prepare learning resources and assist ākonga across the kura, both in-person and online. Working alongside the kaiwhakaako and kaiako, you will also help grow the collective understanding of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori across the kura.
This role falls under coverage of the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, Teacher Aide, grade D pay scale. A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required, and appointment is subject to a police vetting process.
About You | Mōu ake
You will be proficient in te reo Māori and have an in-depth knowledge of mātauranga Māori and/or Māori pedagogical approaches to achieve learning outcomes.
We are looking for a special person with empathy, warmth, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga and whānau. You’ll also be comfortable working kanohi ki te kanohi and ā-ipurangi.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a kaupapa that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in our education system. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working collaboratively, and thrive in a varied and meaningful role, we would love to hear from you.
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
