kaiako maori

Northern Health School
New Zealand
Part time
4 days ago
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

Northern Health School

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school set up with the aim of maintaining the education of students who are unable to attend their regular school due to their high health needs. A nurturing school for students with health issues.

We are a large, geographically dispersed school with sites across the North Island, from Gisborne and Taranaki to the far north (Kaitaia).

We have two tasks:
Support student learning
Assist students to return to their regular school as their health allows

We are one of three New Zealand health schools providing community and hospital based teaching to school aged students who are too unwell to attend their regular school.

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