Te Aratika Academy · Hawke's Bay
Pūtaiao me te Pāngarau: Pou Arahi
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Te Aratika Academy in Hawke’s Bay seeks a full-time, permanent pou arahi to teach Pūtaiao me te Pāngarau to predominantly Māori tāne in Years 9–13, including NCEA Levels 1–3. The role uses mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori approaches within a vocationally focused wharekura, is open to beginning teachers, and qualifies for TBS payments of up to $40,000 before tax over five years.
- Pūtaiao and Pāngarau teaching
- Years 9–13, NCEA Levels 1–3
- Mātauranga Māori experiential programme
- Teacher Bonding Scheme eligible
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent pou arahi teaching Pūtaiao and Pāngarau to Years 9–13, with emphasis on NCEA Levels 1–3. The role uses kaupapa Māori teaching approaches and has a strong vocational focus. It is eligible for the Teacher Bonding Scheme, offering payments of up to $40,000 before tax over five years.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand-trained and registered teacher
- Experience teaching Pūtaiao and Pāngarau across Years 9–13
- Knowledge of TMoA, NZC and aromatawai practices
- Culturally sustaining practice focused on equity
- Understanding of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Commitment to Māori aspirations and taiohi outcomes
About the school
Te Aratika Academy is a wharekura for predominantly Māori tāne, within a wider education and training group. It provides experiential learning grounded in mātauranga Māori and supports learners from school through vocational pathways.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- TBS
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
““Providing a positive platform for change for our developing tāngata of valour – to be life ready and career ready”. Kia ora, nau mai, haere mai! Te Aratika Academy is looking for an inspiring and skilled pou arahi to deliver…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 45
- Gender
- Boys School
- Address
- 314 State Highway 51, Mangateretere
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