Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri (Proposed opening date: 2027-01-01) · Waikato
Kaiako Kura Tuatahi / Pou Mātauranga
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri seeks a full-time permanent Kaiako Kura Tuatahi / Pou Mātauranga for its proposed new Years 1–15 composite kura in Waikato, opening in 2027. The role starts on 28 January 2027 and suits teachers with strong Te Reo Māori and tikanga capability, experience teaching Māori students, and an interest in outdoor, place-based learning. Beginning teachers may apply; 3MU and MITA are available.
- Proposed opening date: 1 January 2027
- Start date: 28 January 2027
- 3MU and MITA available
- Beginning teachers may apply
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 19 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time kaiako and pou mātauranga role in a new Māori-immersion area school for Years 1–15. The position begins on 28 January 2027 and includes MITA and 3MU allowances. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Strong te reo Māori and tikanga Māori capability
- Experience teaching Māori students
- Curriculum leadership and sound teaching expertise
- Commitment to outdoor and place-based learning
- Openness to varied and contemporary teaching approaches
- Current registration or working towards registration
About the school
Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri is a proposed new area school in Waikato, scheduled to open in 2027. It centres te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, whānau partnerships, and learning connected with the local environment.
How to apply
Email an application form, CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 19 November 2026; contact the school for application enquiries.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA, 3MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Mai i ngā puna ririki ki Uriwha ki waho te Tai Tamahine, Te Waitangi-o-Hinemuri ki roto, Waihou, me Tīkapa Moana Kei te hunga e aroha nui ana ki Te Reo Māori me Te Ao Māori tēnā koutou. E rapu ana…”