TKKM o Waitaha · Canterbury
Pouako Kura Tuatahi Tau 1 - 8
Area schoolFull-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
TKKM o Waitaha in Ōtautahi, Canterbury, seeks a full-time pouako to teach Years 1–8 in its primary section, from 25 January to 17 December 2027. The fixed-term role suits a teacher fluent in te reo Māori who can work within Te Aho Matua, plan relevant learning programmes, and build relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues; beginning teachers may apply. MITA allowance available.
- Full-time, fixed-term to 17 December 2027
- Te reo Māori fluency required
- Years 1–8 primary teaching
- MITA allowance available
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time teaching position in the primary section, covering Years 1–8. This is a fixed-term role from 25 January to 17 December 2027, with a MITA allowance; beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Strong fluency in te reo Māori
- Understanding and commitment to Te Aho Matua principles
- Ability to plan programmes aligned with Te Marautanga o Te Aho Matua
- Commitment to learning through te ao Māori and traditional knowledge
- Strong relationships with tamariki, staff, parents and whānau
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
About the school
TKKM o Waitaha is a composite Years 1–15 kura in Ōtautahi, Canterbury. Its learning is grounded in Te Aho Matua, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Māori knowledge.
How to apply
Apply by email to the school contact, sending your application by 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“E kimi ana mātou i tētahi Pouako hihiri, ngākau nui, matatau hoki ki te reo Māori hei whakauru mai ki tō mātou whānau kura, ki te whakaako i roto i tō mātou rāngai Kura Tuatahi. Ko Te Aho Matua te…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 226
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 45 Hassals Lane, Waltham, Christchurch
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