Kaiako - English

2 x Positions

Fixed-Term (June – December 2025)

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week)

Can be based in one of Te Kura regional offices: Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown




Are you excited about the future of learning?

Work with the latest technology and be able to support akonga across NZ

Be apart collaborative and innovative culture




Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

Kaiako at Te Kura engage with our akonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events, and also work onsite with colleagues in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so Kaiako are able to request to work from home for up to two days per week.




Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this position:

"Tuia te tamaiti ki nga aka taumatua, kaua e tuia ki nga aka taepa. Me aro ki te ha o te aka taumatua."

We are seeking a passionate and experienced kaiako to join our whanau, in Nga Kete o Te Ao Maori, in with experience in Ingarihi (English). This is an exciting opportunity to nurture and develop akonga in their journey through te ao Maori, while contributing to the preservation and advancement of Maori performing arts and culture in Te Aka Taumatua through teaching and resource development.

Te Aka Taumatua is a new team that leads our bilingual and immersion te reo Maori provision for full-time, tamariki, rangatahi and dual registered akonga at Te Kura. Te Aka Taumatua is still in its developmental stage but remains focussed on its role in the revitalisation of te reo Maori, to offer comprehensive options grounded in matauranga Maori for akonga and their whanau.

Te Aka Taumatua is a vine system that wraps around rakau. The vines carry the knowledge and wisdom of our people. It is a place that protects, nurtures and gives room to grow. One can come to seek shelter and safety and can then leave to go.

This role presents an opportunity to shape the next generation of young Maori leaders while contributing to the revitalization of te reo Maori and preservation of Maori performing arts. The successful candidate will join a supportive whanau committed to excellence in Maori education.




Ko koe tenei | About you:

We value:

* Strong proficiency in te reo Maori me ona tikanga
* Deep knowledge of Te Ao Haka and its significance in te ao Maori
* Experience in NCEA assessment and moderation
* Understanding of local iwi histories and traditions
* Ability to create engaging learning experiences that connect akonga to their cultural heritage
* Strong relationships with whanau, hapu, and iwi
* Commitment to the preservation and advancement of te reo Maori




Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to akonga (students) across New Zealand.




Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply:

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought 'this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.




Ko wai matou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 akonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our vision is to enable our akonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.

Our akonga are at the centre of all we do. Our learning programmes are flexible, enabling us to respond to diverse akonga needs Ki te ti, ki te ta, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.




E hiahia mohio ano ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description, or contact Melissa Kapene, Acting National Manager Te Aka Taumatua via email ******

For any issues with the application process, please contact ******




Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025