Westmere School (Auckland) · Auckland
Kaiako
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 25/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity leave)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Westmere School in Auckland seeks a full-time kaiako for Māori-medium and bilingual teaching across Years 1–8. This fixed-term maternity-leave position runs from 25 January to 17 December 2027 and includes the MITA allowance. It suits teachers with fluent or developing te reo Māori, knowledge of tikanga Māori, and beginning teachers committed to ongoing professional learning.
- Māori-medium and bilingual teaching
- Maternity-leave cover through 17 December 2027
- MITA allowance included
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term kaiako work is available in Māori Medium classes across Years 1–8, covering maternity leave from 25 January to 17 December 2027. The role involves teaching mainly through te reo Māori, supporting tikanga Māori, and planning meaningful learning with kaiako, whānau and the wider community. An MITA allowance applies, and beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Confident use of te reo Māori as the main teaching language
- Sound knowledge of tikanga Māori and daily practice
- Basic understanding of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Collaborative work with kaiako, whānau and community
- Creative planning of meaningful learning
- Reflective commitment to ongoing professional growth
About the school
Westmere School is presented as a welcoming, energetic kura with strong links to whānau and the local community. Kaiako work in a supportive environment with ongoing professional learning for developing reo Māori capability.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026. Application instructions and contact details are not provided in the listing.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 13 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“E kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiako rumaki reo, i tētahi kaiako reorua hoki ki te whāngai, ki te poipoi i te reo Māori me ngā tikanga ki ā tātou tamariki kia puāwai. Mēnā ka riro i a koe te…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 358
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 81 Garnet Road, Westmere, Auckland
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