Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou · Gisborne
Kaiako Kura Tuatahi
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou in Gisborne seeks a full-time, permanent kaiako for its primary area within a Years 1–15 composite kura. The role suits someone fluent in te reo Māori, committed to Te Aho Matua, Māori tikanga and creative learning; beginning teachers may apply. The closing date is 15 November 2026.
- Full-time permanent primary kaiako role
- Years 1–15 composite kura
- Fluency in te reo Māori required
- Interviews conducted in te reo Māori
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 15 Nov 2026, 7pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent kaiako position in a Māori-medium composite school serving Years 1–15. The role supports tamariki across the kura through Te Reo Māori, tikanga Māori, creativity and Toi Māori; beginning teachers may apply. Start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Strong fluency in Te Reo Māori
- Commitment to Te Aho Matua
- Enthusiasm for learning programmes and tamariki
- Creative thinking
- Broad teaching skills
- Belief in Māori potential and success
About the school
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou in Gisborne follows the principles of Te Aho Matua. Its kaupapa is to grow children through Te Reo Māori, tikanga Māori, creativity and Māori arts.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter to the school's leadership contact, identifying the position applied for. Interviews will be conducted in Te Reo Māori and include Hawaiki Hou's specific processes; applications close on 15 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
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko te āhuatanga ako katoa he mea mahi i roto i te koanga ngākau me te whakaihiihi hinengaro. Ko Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou he kura whai i ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua. Ki te hiahia koe…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 88
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 264A Lytton Road, Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne
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