Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri (Proposed opening date: 2027-01-01) · Waikato
Kaiako - Wharekura/Pou Ara Whakamua
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri is recruiting a full-time, permanent kaiako for its proposed new Waikato area/composite school, opening in 2027. Starting 28 January 2027, the role involves Māori-medium teaching across Years 1–15, with a focus on Te Reo Māori, tikanga, outdoor learning and pathways including NCEA; beginning teachers may apply. MITA and one management unit are available.
- Māori-medium teaching across Years 1–15
- Proposed school opening in 2027
- NCEA, Te Kura and career pathways
- Current registration or working towards
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 19 Nov 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
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About the role
Full-time permanent kaiako role in the proposed Years 1–15 wharekura, teaching across several year levels. The position begins on 28 January 2027 and includes MITA and one management unit allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced kaiako able to teach across several year levels
- NCEA, Te Kura, and career pathways experience
- Experience teaching Māori students
- High proficiency in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Experience with outdoor and place-based learning
- Current teacher registration or working towards registration
About the school
Te Wharekura o Te Waitangi o Hinemuri is a new Māori-medium area school proposed to open in Waikato in 2027. It is centred on te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, whānau collaboration, and learning connected with te taiao.
How to apply
Email your completed application form, CV, and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 19 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA, 1MU
- 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…”