Senior School Kapa Haka Tutor

At Diocesan School for Girls, we are dedicated to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous, and empowered to shape their futures.We are seeking an inspiring, culturally grounded Kapa Haka Tutor to lead and grow our Senior School Kapa Haka programme (Years 7–13).

This part-time role offers a special opportunity to ignite a passion for Maori performing arts, fostering confidence, teamwork, and pride in cultural identity through waiata, haka, poi, and tikanga Maori.The biggest event of the year is ASB Polyfest in Term 1, with several school and community performances throughout the year to prepare for.Mo te turanga | About the roleTeach Kapa Haka across the Senior School, nurturing students' performance skills and cultural understanding.Plan and deliver engaging, authentic sessions that bring Te Reo Maori, tikanga, and matauranga to life.Prepare students for Polyfest and school events with strong leadership and organisation.Collaborate with staff, whanau, and Te Whare Huia (the Maori Department) to strengthen cultural programmes and connections.Coordinate performance logistics, including piupiu, uniforms, props, and rehearsals.Start date : End of January

• .Nga pukenga me whai | We're looking for someone withExperience tutoring Kapa Haka or Maori performing arts in a school or community setting.Strong knowledge of tikanga Maori, kawa, and Te Reo Maori.Inspirational leadership and communication skills, with a genuine love for working with rangatahi.A collaborative spirit and commitment to fostering cultural pride and belonging.A teaching qualification (preferred but not essential).

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer$75 per hour.Supportive and passionate Maori department (Te Whare Huia) with six kaiako Maori.Access to school facilities including gym, pool, and beautiful landscaped grounds.A warm, inclusive school culture that values Matauranga Maori.Applications close at 5pm on the 14th of November

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via our website : .

For any queries, contact our Recruitment and People team at

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