Melville Primary School · Waikato
Kaiako (3 positions)
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 20/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity Leave and Roll Growth)Beginning teachers welcome
Melville Primary School in Hamilton is seeking three full-time, fixed-term kaiako for 2027. Roles cover Years 0–3 and Years 4–6, starting 20 January and ending 17 December, with positions supporting maternity leave and roll growth. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply, with an interest in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori valued.
- Three full-time fixed-term positions
- Years 0–3 and Years 4–6
- Maternity leave and roll growth cover
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 2 Oct 2026, 12pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Three full-time fixed-term kaiako positions are available for 2027, covering Years 0–3 and Years 4–6. The roles run from 20 January to 17 December 2027 and are connected to maternity leave and roll growth. The school welcomes beginning teachers and operates an 8.00 am–2.00 pm learning day.
What they’re looking for
- Recognises the mana and potential of every tamaiti
- Builds strong relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Supports Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori
- Uses te reo Māori or is actively developing reo capability
- Adapts confidently and tries different approaches
- Has a skill or interest to contribute to electives
About the school
Melville Primary School is a Years 1–8 kura in Hamilton, shaped around tamariki wellbeing, identity and learning. Its approach includes te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, maramataka, wānanga and learner electives.
How to apply
Send the completed application form, covering letter, CV and qualification copies by email to the school office or by post to the school. Applications close Friday 2 October 2026 at 3.00 pm.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 20 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Subjects
- English, Mathematics and statistics, Te reo Māori
- Listed
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“At Te Kura o Melville, we shape our kura around the needs of our tamariki: Te Ara Whakamana – supporting emotional regulation while enhancing the mana of everyone. Maramataka – understanding te taiao and how its natural rhythms influence our…”
The school
Melville Primary School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 256
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 101 Ohaupo Road, Melville, Hamilton