Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa · Waikato
Tau 2–3 Kaiako
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa in Waikato seeks a full-time, permanent kaiako for Tau 2–3. The role requires strong reo Māori and tikanga, planning across Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and the school curriculum using iUgo, and involving learners in Kīngitanga-related and wider activities. Beginning teachers may apply, and the role includes a MITA allowance; the start date is not stated.
- Tau 2–3 classroom teaching
- Full-time permanent position
- Strong reo Māori and tikanga required
- MITA allowance available
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 19 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Teach Tau 2–3 learners in a full-time, permanent kaiako position. Plan using Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, the school curriculum and iUgo, with learning also extending beyond the classroom and including opportunities to support the Kīngitanga. The position includes a MITA allowance and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Fluency in te reo Māori and understanding of tikanga Māori
- Experience planning across Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and the school curriculum
- Experience using iUgo for planning
- Experience involving children in work supporting the Kīngitanga
- Confidence creating learning beyond the classroom
About the school
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa is an area school in Waikato catering for Years 1–15. The role involves Māori language and tikanga, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and support for the Kīngitanga.
How to apply
Request an application form from the school office and submit your application to the school. Applications close on 19 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 5 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“E kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiako ki te whakakī i tētahi tūranga pūmau. Kia matatau te tangata nei ki te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. E rapa ana i tētahi e mōhio ana ki te whakamahere mā te whakawhenumi…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 326
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 33 Fifth Avenue, Enderley, Hamilton
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