Carterton School · Wellington
Kaiako
PrimaryFull time, PermanentMāori-medium
Full-time permanent kaiako role at Carterton School, a full primary kura in Wellington serving Years 0–8. The position is in the Reo Rua/Māori Bilingual Team, operating at Level 2, and suits a kaiako fluent in Te Reo Māori at Level 4 or equivalent who can teach through it and apply Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. MITA allowance applies; the start date is not stated.
- Reo Rua/Māori Bilingual Team
- Level 2 Māori Language Programme
- Te Reo Māori Level 4 required
- MITA allowance applies
Closes 12 Oct 2026
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 12pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This is a full-time, permanent kaiako position in the Reo Rua/Māori Bilingual Team, Tima Ākonga Māori, working across Years 0–8. The team teaches at Level 2 of the Māori Language Programme, with a focus on Te Ao Māori and Māori-medium or bilingual learning. The role includes a MITA allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Strength in Tikanga, Te Reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori, and Kaupapa Māori
- Te Reo Māori fluency at Level 4 or equivalent
- Confidence using Te Reo Māori for teaching
- Understanding of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Ability to build respectful relationships with ākonga and whānau
- Reflective, culturally responsive, and solutions-focused practice
About the school
Carterton School is a well-resourced full primary kura with strong community connections and outdoor spaces. Its values are Mana Motuhake, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga, with established student support and a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
How to apply
School visits are encouraged; contact the executive officer to arrange one. Applications close on 12 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 16 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“At Carterton School, our values of Mana Motuhake, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga guide everything we do. Our full primary setting (Years 0–8) is well-resourced, welcoming, and deeply connected to our community. We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive kaiako…”
The school
Carterton School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 178
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Holloway Street, Carterton