Mercury Bay Area School · Waikato
Akomanga Reo Rua
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Mercury Bay Area School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent bilingual teacher for its primary years within a Years 1–15 area school. The role requires an NZ-registered teacher proficient in te reo Māori, tikanga and Mātauranga Māori, alongside reo Pākehā, with culturally responsive teaching involving students and whānau. Beginning teachers may apply; the start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent position
- Primary years in a Years 1–15 school
- Te reo Māori and reo Pākehā
- Beginning teachers may apply
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent bilingual teaching role using both reo Pākehā and te reo Māori. The position focuses on the Primary Years and supports students and whānau to engage with Mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori. Beginning teachers may apply; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Proficiency in te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Commitment to culturally responsive, relational teaching
- Innovative approach to primary learning
- Commitment to high student achievement
- Willingness to support transformative learning
About the school
Mercury Bay Area School is a Waikato area school catering for Years 1–15. Its primary years use PB4L and the KAURI expectations of kindness, achievement, unity, respect and identity.
How to apply
Email the completed application form, CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 13 November 2026; no closing time is provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko te āhuatanga o te tūranga nei, he kaiako reo rua, arā, ko te reo tauiwi me te reo Māori. Ko te hiahia kia ako ai ngā ākonga, ngā whānau hoki i ngā āhuatanga o te Mātauranga Māori, te reo…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 862
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- South Highway, Whitianga
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