Hato Paora College · Manawatu/Whanganui
Te Reo HoD Position
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Hato Pāora College near Feilding seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Department for Te Reo Māori. The role leads curriculum development, supports department staff and promotes te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori across the Years 9–13 Māori Catholic boys’ boarding college. Applicants should understand local history and build relationships with iwi and the wider community; MITA and MMA allowances apply.
- Te Reo Māori compulsory from Years 9–13
- Leadership of Te Reo Māori department
- Māori Catholic boys’ boarding college
- MITA and MMA allowances
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 21 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Head of Department role leading Te Reo Māori at a Years 9–13 Māori and Catholic boys’ boarding college. The role includes shaping the curriculum, supporting department staff, promoting te reo Māori and tikanga throughout the school, and teaching Te Reo Māori, which is compulsory from Years 9 to 13. MITA and MMA allowances apply; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Culturally responsive teaching practice
- Understanding of local history and mātauranga Māori
- Ability to build relationships with iwi and the community
- Experience leading and mentoring teaching staff
- Commitment to the school’s Catholic special character
About the school
Hato Pāora College is a Māori, Catholic boys’ boarding school just outside Feilding. Staff are expected to support the school’s Catholic special character and take part in its wider life, including religious instruction and observances.
How to apply
Applications close on 21 November 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the College.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Mātauranga Māori
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Te reo Māori
- Allowances
- MITA, MMA
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā ki te taumata o ngā kōrero e iri mai nei, kia tū, kia oho, kia mataara! Tīhei mauri ora. He kārere tēnei kia areare mai ngā taringa me nga whatu ki…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 106
- Gender
- Boys School
- Address
- 1314 Kimbolton Road, Feilding
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