Tauhara School · Waikato
2 Kaiako – Te Pito (Years 0 to 2) and Te Kakano (Years 3 to 4)
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Tauhara School in Waikato seeks two full-time, permanent kaiako for its rumaki classes: Te Pito for Years 0–2 and Te Kakano for Years 3–4. Applicants need strong Te reo Māori and tikanga knowledge; the roles include localised curriculum, with kapa haka involvement especially relevant to Te Kakano. Beginning teachers may apply, and MITA applies; start date is not stated.
- Te Pito: Years 0–2 rumaki
- Te Kakano: Years 3–4 rumaki
- Kapa haka and competition team involvement
- Applications close 4 December 2026
Closes 4 Dec 2026
Applications close 4 Dec 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Two full-time, permanent kaiako are sought: one for Te Pito, supporting Years 0–2 with Te reo Māori, early literacy, numeracy and tikanga, and one for Te Kakano, teaching Years 3–4 through Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. The work includes localised learning, strong relationships, classroom management and involvement in kapa haka or other co-curricular activities. The roles include the MITA allowance and are open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- High-level fluency in Te reo Māori
- Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori
- Early primary or play-based immersion teaching experience
- Confidence using Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Strong classroom management and relational practice
- Kapa haka or co-curricular leadership experience
About the school
Tauhara School is a Waikato kura tuatahi serving Years 1–8. It has a strong focus on Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Ngāti Tūwharetoa identity, with a collaborative teaching team and links to local maunga, moana, marae and hapū.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the school administration team. Applications close on 4 December 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“1. Kaiako – Te Pito (Year 0 to 2 Rumaki) We are seeking a high-energy kaiako to lay strong foundations in Te reo Māori, pānui, tuhituhi, pāngarau, and tikanga for our teina as they begin their kura journey in Te…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 273
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 90 Crown Road, Tauhara, Taupo
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