Te Whai Hiringa · Hawke's Bay
Tumuaki Tuarua
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Te Whai Hiringa in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time permanent Tumuaki Tuarua for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. The role suits a registered teacher who can build relationships, support culturally responsive learning, and engage with te reo Māori me ōna tikanga; the position carries a 5MU allowance, with no start date given and applications closing 23 November 2026.
- Years 1–8 kura tuatahi
- Full-time permanent leadership role
- 5MU allowance
- 97% Māori and Pacific community
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Tumuaki Tuarua role across a Years 1–8 kura. The position carries a 5MU allowance and involves leadership, teaching and supporting tamariki, taiohi, whānau and staff. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Registered teacher with strong leadership capability
- Excellent kaiako who puts students’ care first
- Patient, kind relationship-builder
- Willingness to develop te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
- Understanding that identity supports children’s wellbeing
- Ability to respect each child’s knowledge and background
About the school
Te Whai Hiringa is a kura tuatahi in Hawke’s Bay serving a community that is 97% Māori and Peoples of the Pacific. Its curriculum is being re-indigenised around students’ identities and whānau, guided by Māramatanga, Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga.
How to apply
Send a covering letter, CV and three written referee reports to the school administration team. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 5MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are excited to offer this rare opportunity to join the leadership team here at Te Whai Hiringa. We are looking to appoint a permanent Tumuaki Tuarua position We are looking for a passionate, dedicated leader to join our whānau.…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 428
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Peterhead Avenue, Flaxmere, Hastings
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