TKKM o Waitaha · Canterbury
Pouāwhina
Area schoolFull-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
TKKM o Waitaha in Ōtautahi seeks a full-time Pouāwhina for its Years 1–8 primary section. This fixed-term role runs from 25 January to 17 December 2027 and involves supporting teachers and children through Te Aho Matua-based learning. Applicants should be fluent in te reo Māori and committed to tikanga Māori; beginning teachers are welcome.
- Full-time fixed-term role through 17 December 2027
- Supports the Kura Tuatahi section
- Fluency in te reo Māori required
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, fixed-term Pouāwhina role supporting teachers and tamariki in the Kura Tuatahi section of a composite Years 1–15 school. The appointment runs from 25 January to 17 December 2027 and includes helping deliver learning programmes aligned with Te Marautanga o Te Aho Matua.
What they’re looking for
- Fluent in te reo Māori
- Understands and follows Te Aho Matua principles
- Supports children’s learning and wellbeing
- Can assist with Te Aho Matua learning programmes
- Builds relationships with children, staff, parents and whānau
- Works collaboratively and follows teachers’ guidance
About the school
TKKM o Waitaha is in Ōtautahi, Canterbury, and operates through Te Aho Matua. The school supports children’s learning and identity through te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, the natural world, pūrākau and mātauranga tuku iho.
How to apply
Apply by email using the address provided in the listing. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 25 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“E kimi ana mātou i tētahi Pouāwhina hihiri, ngākau nui, matatau hoki ki te reo Māori hei whakauru mai ki tō mātou whānau kura, ki te tautoko i ngā pouako me ngā tamariki o tō mātou rāngai Kura Tuatahi. Ko…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 226
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 45 Hassals Lane, Waltham, Christchurch
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