Te Wharekura o Mauao · Bay of Plenty
Pou Whakamahere Ora
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentMāori-medium
Te Wharekura o Mauao in Tauranga Moana is seeking a full-time, permanent Pou Whakamahere Ora for its Māori-medium wharekura serving tauira in Years 7–13. The role carries a specific responsibility within the Kāhui Arataki Whānui and starts on 20 January 2027; applicants must know te reo Māori and apply in Māori only.
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts 20 January 2027
- Māori-medium Years 7–13 wharekura
- Applications must be in te reo Māori
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Pou Whakamahere Ora position with a specific responsibility within the wharekura’s Kāhui Arataki Whānui. The role supports tauira in Years 7–13 and begins on 20 January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of te reo Māori
- Experience teaching and supporting capable tauira
- Commitment to the purpose of iwi-based education
- Dedication to nurturing uri
- Alignment with Māori educational values
About the school
Te Wharekura o Mauao is an iwi-based wharekura in Tauranga Moana, teaching through te reo Māori. It has operated for 16 years and serves uri of Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pūkenga.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and three referees to the principal, including your current workplace leader. Applications must be in te reo Māori and close on 20 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Hauora
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko Te Wharekura o Mauao he kura ā iwi ki Tauranga Moana mō ngā tauira Tau 7-13. Kia 16 tau o tēnei wharekura hei whakaako ki ngā uri o Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga mā te reo Māori.…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 263
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1 Westmorland Rise, Bethlehem, Tauranga
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