Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou · Gisborne
Kaiako Wharekura Te Reo Rangatira
Area schoolFull-time, Fixed-term (20 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou in Gisborne is seeking a full-time kaiako for Years 1–15. This fixed-term position runs from 20 January to 17 December 2027 and suits someone fluent in te reo Māori, committed to Te Aho Matua, tikanga Māori and creative learning; beginning teachers may apply. Interviews will be conducted in te reo Māori.
- Full-time fixed-term role for 2027
- Teaching across Years 1–15
- Fluency in te reo Māori required
- Beginning teachers may apply
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 15 Nov 2026, 7pm.
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About the role
Full-time kaiako for the wharekura Te Reo Rangatira position across the Years 1–15 composite kura. This is a fixed-term role from 20 January to 17 December 2027, and beginning teachers may apply. Interviews will be conducted in te reo Māori and include Hawaiki Hou’s specific procedures.
What they’re looking for
- Strong fluency in te reo Māori
- Commitment to Te Aho Matua
- Creative ideas for teaching and learning
- Interest in learning programmes for children
- Broad teaching skills
- Commitment to Māori learners’ potential
About the school
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou is a Gisborne composite kura for Years 1–15, working within the principles of Te Aho Matua. Its kaupapa centres on education through te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, creativity and Toi Māori.
How to apply
Send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to the school’s pouarahi through the listed application contact. Applications close on 15 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 20 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- 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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