2 Fixed-term Full-time Positions Available
1 FTE (0.6 FTE Kaiako and 0.4 FTE Resource Writing)
(40 hours per week)
28 January to 9 December 2025
Can be based in one of Te Kura regional offices: Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

• Do you want to be a part of a team that leads the revitalisation of high-quality Te Reo in Aotearoa?
• Do you want to work for an organisation that is committed to living Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
• Do you want to work with the latest technology and innovate learning approaches to support ākonga Māori across NZ?
• Would you like to work in a roopū that will integrate Mātauranga Māori in learning, design, delivery and review.

Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students). We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including tamariki (Y0-8), rangatahi Y8-10, and adult learners.
Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.
We uphold our values by prioritising ākonga success, respecting all, embracing diversity, celebrating innovation, and fostering open, honest communication. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:
“Tuia te tamaiti ki ngā aka taumatua, kaua e tuia ki ngā aka taepa. Me aro ki te hā o te aka taumatua.”
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Support Kaiako Y1-Y10 to join our whānau in Te Aka Taumatua. Te Aka Taumatua is a new team that leads our bilingual and immersion te reo Māori provision for full-time, tamariki, rangatahi and dual registered ākonga at Te Kura. Te Aka Taumatua is still in its developmental stage but remains focussed on its role in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, to offer comprehensive options grounded in mātauranga Māori for ākonga and their whānau.
Te Aka Taumatua is a vine system that wraps around rākau. The vines carry the knowledge and wisdom of our people. It is a place that protects, nurtures and gives room to grow. One can come to seek shelter and safety and can then leave to go.
This role combines specialist learning support expertise with a commitment to te reo me ona tīkanga Māori, mātauranga Māori principles and practices and Te Ao Māori worldview.
Ko koe tēnei | About you:
We value:

• Strong understanding of learning support strategies and special education needs
• Knowledge and appreciation of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori
• Experience in creating inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners
• Ability to build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and kaimahi
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in both learning support and cultural competency
• Creative and flexible approach to meeting individual learning needs
• Competency in Te Reo Māori is a must for the successful candidate.

You are interested in authentic learning; you model current pedagogy and are always coming up with new ideas. You're enthusiastic, collaborative, understand the key competencies of the New Zealand curriculum assessment practice and are committed to improving education outcomes for students.
Hei whakautu | In return
Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga Māori across Aotearoa.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply:
If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!
Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.
E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?
For more information, check out the position description, or contact Melissa Kapene, Acting National Manager Te Aka Taumatua via email Melissa.Kapene@tekura.school.nz

Applications will close promptly at 12noon on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Due to the high demand for these roles, we encourage early submissions.