Waikirikiri School · Gisborne
Years 5 to 8 / Kura Tuakana Tau 5-8
Full time, Permanent
Waikirikiri School in Gisborne is seeking a full-time, permanent kaiako for its senior school, teaching Years 5–8. The role requires knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, with teaching across Reo Matatini and Poutama Pāngarau, plus strong relationships with tamariki and whānau through a trauma-informed approach. The start date is negotiable; Māori immersion and teacher allowances apply.
- Senior school Years 5–8
- Reo Matatini and Poutama Pāngarau
- Trauma-informed practice focus
- Start date negotiable
Closes 30 Oct 2026
Applications close 30 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Mātauranga Māori
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Māori immersion, teacher allowance (MITA)
- Listed
- 8 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Te Kura a Iwi o Waikirikiri is seeking a passionate and culturally responsive kaiako to join our senior school whānau (Years 5–8). In this role, you will bring extensive knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa learning areas and demonstrate effective…”
The school
Waikirikiri School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 212
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 7 Pickering Street, Kaiti, Gisborne