Te Kura o Waioweka · Bay of Plenty
Tumuaki
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentMāori-medium
Te Kura o Waioweka in the Bay of Plenty is seeking a full-time, permanent tumuaki for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. The role is expected to begin in term 1 next year and suits a Teaching Council-registered leader fluent in te reo Māori, committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, familiar with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and connected to Ngāti Ira and Te Whakatōhea histories.
- Full-time permanent tumuaki position
- Years 1–8 kura tuatahi
- Expected term 1 start next year
- Understanding of Te Hāhi Ringatū
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Te Kura o Waioweka is seeking a full-time, permanent tumuaki for its Years 1–8 kura. The role is expected to begin in Term 1 next year and involves working with the school’s governance group and the Ngāti Ira hapū.
What they’re looking for
- Current Teaching Council of Aotearoa registration
- Fluency in te reo Māori and commitment to teaching through it
- Strong understanding of the Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Understanding of Te Hāhi Ringatū
- Knowledge of Waioweka, Ngāti Ira and Te Whakatōhea histories
About the school
Te Kura o Waioweka is a kura tuatahi in the Bay of Plenty with a strong Māori foundation. Its staff work collaboratively and support tamariki to develop as people ready for life beyond school.
How to apply
Send a cover letter, CV and two referees through the school’s listed application email. Applications close on 27 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“E rapu ana a Te Kura o Waioweka i tētahi tumuaki pukenga rau, he manawanui, kia uru mai ki roto i a mātou, ki te whakakī i te tūranga tumuaki e wātea ana, ki te mahi tahi me te poumarumaru…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 68
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 48 Waioeka Pa Road, Opotiki
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