Otaki School · Wellington
Year 3 and 4 Bilingual Kaiako
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (1 Feb to 21 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Ōtaki School in Wellington is seeking a full-time kaiako for its Year 3 and 4 bilingual pathway. This fixed-term position runs from 1 February to 21 December 2027 and may include a MITA allowance, depending on te reo Māori ability. Beginning teachers may apply, including those keen to strengthen their reo and tikanga Māori.
- Year 3 and 4 bilingual pathway
- Full-time role through 21 December 2027
- MITA allowance may apply
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Teach Years 3 and 4 in the school’s bilingual pathway. This is a full-time fixed-term role from 1 February to 21 December 2027, with MITA available depending on reo ability. Beginning teachers are welcome.
What they’re looking for
- Experience or interest in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Strong relationships with students and their whānau
- Creative approaches to classroom teaching
- Willingness to develop reo and tikanga Māori skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with teaching colleagues
About the school
Ōtaki School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in the Wellington region. The school includes a bilingual pathway and supports learning in te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the principal. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 1 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 21 Dec 2027
- Allowances
- MITA (depending on reo ability).
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Kāore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka...However, we think we're a pretty cool place to work! We're searching for a fun and creative teacher to join our amazing team, in the bilingual pathway. If you're someone who loves…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 207
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Mill Road, Ōtaki
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