Hato Ōpani Kaiwhakahaere - Te Tikanga Rua Reo 2026

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Te Reo Māori

1 MITA, 1 FTMU, 1 PMU

We seek a Kaiwhakahaere to lead Te Tikanga Rua Reo , Christchurch’s first bilingual pathway and a taonga of our kura. Guide a thriving dual-language space grounded in reo Māori me ōna tikanga and strengthened by evidence-based practice.

We are looking for a leader who :

• Is fluent in te reo Māori and / or committed to deepening proficiency.
• Brings strong pedagogy in literacy and numeracy, including Structured Literacy and explicit instruction.
• Teaches and leads to the North-East; relational, inclusive, strength-based, aspirational.
• Embeds Mātauranga Māori in practice, or is committed to growing knowledge of te ao Māori.
• Leads with courage and collaboration, lifting reo, tikanga, and achievement.

What we offer :

This is more than a role — it’s a chance to safeguard and grow a kaupapa with deep roots, a strong present, and a powerful future.

If you are ready to lead with vision, reo, and aroha — this is the role for you.

Contact Information :

Physical address :

17 Sheppard Place, St Albans, Christchurch

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