Kaiako-Early childhood (6mth Fixed Term Contract)

Overview

Kaiako - Early childhood (12mth Fixed Term Contract) | Porirua, New Zealand

About us

Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. We’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira supports te reo Māori and tikanga in teaching and learning, with a focus on reo revitalisation and growth of tamariki and whānau.

About the role

We are a kaupapa Māori Puna Reo where tamariki thrive in a nurturing, reo Māori–rich environment. Our dream is for all kaiako to be confident, fluent speakers of te reo Māori. If you’re on that journey, this is your opportunity — join our puna reo whānau where you can teach, learn, and be supported to grow your reo every day.

We are seeking :

• Qualified ECE kaiako (ECE teaching qualification + registration).
• Fluent speakers of te reo Māori or those committed to their reo Māori journey.
• Teachers with a passion for tamariki, whānau, and kaupapa Māori values.
• Team players open to ongoing learning, mentoring, and professional development.

When applying, please include a full work history with your cover letter and CV, detailing the length of each role. This is a requirement of the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014, and providing this information upfront will help speed up the process if your application is successful. Additionally, please provide two referees who can speak to your Kaiako practice and / or your suitability for the position.

About you

Your high-level experience and professional expertise in teaching tamariki is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. You will be well practiced with / in :

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for teaching, and the tamariki. He reo Māori, he reo ora. Join us in nurturing tamariki and revitalising our reo. Te Puna Reo o Ngāti Toa is looking for passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teachers to join our whānau. And in return for your hard work, we can offer you :

This is more than a job – it’s a kaupapa. If you are a qualified ECE teacher ready to make a difference, deepen your te reo Māori, and walk alongside tamariki and whānau on this journey, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Calisa Hippolite on .

How to Apply

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Address

Address : A Block, Whitireia Campus, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua, Wellington

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