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Wesley College · Auckland

Acting Head of Department – Maaori

SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (25 Jan to 29 Oct 2027)

Wesley College in Auckland seeks an Acting Head of Department – Māori for a full-time, fixed-term role from 25 January to 29 October 2027. The position suits a fully registered teacher fluent in te reo Māori and tikanga, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally responsive practice and the school’s Methodist special character. It includes 1SU and 1MMA.

  • Acting Head of Department – Māori
  • Full-time role, 25 January–29 October 2027
  • Fully registered and fluent in te reo Māori
  • Includes 1SU and 1MMA

Closes in 11 days

Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 4pm.

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About the role

Acting Head of Māori Department at a co-educational secondary school, working full-time from 25 January to 29 October 2027. The role requires permanent registration and capability in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, with 1SU and 1MMA allowances.

What they’re looking for

  • Permanent teacher registration
  • Strong capability in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Culturally responsive teaching practice
  • Strong organisation and interpersonal skills
  • Reflective approach and openness to feedback

About the school

Wesley College is a Year 9–13 state-integrated school with a Methodist special character. It emphasises faith, learning, service, rangatahi wellbeing, bicultural development and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

How to apply

Email a CV and cover letter using the application address provided in the listing. Applications close on 16 November 2026.

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The role

Sector
Secondary
Year level
Years 9–13
Role
Middle leadership
Hours
full time
Tenure
fixed term
Starts
25 Jan 2027
Ends
29 Oct 2027
Allowances
1SU, 1MMA
Listed
2 Nov 2026

In the school’s words

“‘Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro noona te ngahere ko te manu e kai ana i te maatauranga noona te ao’ Teenaa koutou e piikoko ana ki te whaangai i te reo rangatira, te reo Maaori, ki…”

The school

Type
Secondary (Year 7-15)
Authority
State : Integrated
Students
321
Gender
Co-Ed
Address
State Highway 22, Pukekohe

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