Kaipara College · Auckland
Head of Faculty, Māori Studies
SecondaryFull time, PermanentMāori-medium
Kaipara College in Te Awaroa, Auckland, seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Faculty to lead Ngā Pua Kawariki, its Māori Studies faculty, across a Years 7–15 wharekura. The role suits a secondary teacher with te reo Māori proficiency, tikanga Māori knowledge, NCEA experience and leadership capability, and includes 3 MU and 1 MMA; the start date is not stated.
- Lead Māori Studies staff and programmes
- Support Māori student engagement and achievement
- Dedicated whare ako opened in 2025
- Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara mana whenua
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Head of Faculty leading Ngā Pua Kawariki, the Māori Studies faculty, in a Years 7–15 secondary wharekura. The role includes leading teachers, supporting ākonga, developing Māori Studies programmes, and strengthening te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori across the school. The position carries 3 MU and 1 MMA.
What they’re looking for
- Proficiency in te reo Māori
- Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori
- Secondary teaching experience including NCEA
- Leadership experience or potential
- Ability to develop high-quality Māori Studies programmes
- Ability to build relationships with ākonga, whānau and mana whenua
About the school
Kaipara College is a secondary wharekura in Te Awaroa, with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara as mana whenua. Its purpose-built Te Rito learning facility opened in 2025 as a dedicated base for Ngā Pua Kawariki.
How to apply
Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Te reo Māori
- Allowances
- 3 MU + 1 MMA
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“He karanga tēnei ki ngā kaiarataki! E rapu ana Te Kāreti o Kaipara i tētahi kaiarataki ngākau whiwhita, ngākau titikaha hei ārahi i Ngā Pua Kawariki o Kaipara, tō mātou manga Māori. Me matatau te kaitono ki te reo Māori…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 705
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Rautawhiri Road, Helensville
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