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
This full-time, fixed-term Pouako role teaches Years 1–8 at TKKM o Waitaha in Ōtautahi, Canterbury, from 25 January to 17 December 2027. It suits a teacher fluent in te reo Māori who understands Te Aho Matua, can plan learning programmes, and works closely with tamariki, staff, parents and whānau; beginning teachers may apply. MITA allowance applies.
- Years 1–8 primary teaching
- Te Aho Matua-based learning programmes
- Fixed-term to 17 December 2027
- Beginning teachers may apply
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time pouako role teaching Years 1–8 at TKKM o Waitaha in Ōtautahi. This is a fixed-term position from 25 January to 17 December 2027, with a MITA allowance. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- Strong fluency in te reo Māori
- Commitment to Te Aho Matua principles and values
- Ability to plan programmes aligned with Te Marautanga o Te Aho Matua
- Care for children’s learning, wellbeing and identity
- Strong relationships with children, staff, parents and whānau
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
About the school
TKKM o Waitaha is an area school serving Years 1–15 in Canterbury. The school is grounded in Te Aho Matua and supports learning through te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Māori values, the natural world and mātauranga tuku iho.
How to apply
Send your application by email to the school contact. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
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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