Rutherford School · Auckland
Reo Rua Kaiako
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Rutherford School in Auckland is seeking a full-time kaiako for its reo rua unit, Te Pā o te Kōtuku. This fixed-term role runs from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2028 and suits someone fluent in te reo Māori, confident teaching literacy and numeracy, and able to build relationships with whānau; beginning teachers may apply.
- Full-time fixed-term role for 2027
- Reo rua unit, Te Pā o te Kōtuku
- Te reo Māori fluency required
- Years 1–8 primary and intermediate school
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications close 30 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term kaiako in the Te Pā o Te Kōtuku reo rua unit, working with learners across Years 1–8 from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2028. The role requires bilingual teaching in te reo Māori, including literacy, numeracy and learning through a Te Ao Māori perspective, and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Fluency in te reo Māori and confidence teaching bilingually
- Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori
- Strong literacy and numeracy teaching skills
- Ability to support diverse learners
- Ability to build partnerships with whānau
- Willingness to contribute across the team
About the school
Rutherford School is a primary and intermediate kura in Auckland with friendly, innovative staff and a caring community.
How to apply
Request an application pack from the principal to apply. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 26 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Kai te kimi mātou i tētahi kaiako mīharo mō te tau kai te heke mai. Ko tēnei he tūranga ki roto I tō mātou kaupapa, Te Pā o Te Kōtuku. Kai te kimi mātou i tētahi kaiako matatau i roto…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 302
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 2 Kotuku Street, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
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