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Senior School Kapa Haka Tutor

Senior School Kapa Haka Tutor

Independent Schools of New ZealandAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

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 Māori performing arts, fostering confidence, teamwork, and pride in cultural identity through waiata, haka, poi, and tikanga Māori.

The biggest event of the year is ASB Polyfest in Term 1, with several school and community performances throughout the year to prepare for.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

  • Teach Kapa Haka across the Senior School, nurturing students’ performance skills and cultural understanding.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, authentic sessions that bring Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga to life.
  • Prepare students for Polyfest and school events with strong leadership and organisation.
  • Collaborate with staff, whānau, and Te Whare Huia (the Māori Department) to strengthen cultural programmes and connections.
  • Coordinate performance logistics, including piupiu, uniforms, props, and rehearsals.
  • Start date : End of January 2026.

Ngā pūkenga me whai | We’re looking for someone with

  • Experience tutoring Kapa Haka or Māori performing arts in a school or community setting.
  • Strong knowledge of tikanga Māori, kawa, and Te Reo Māori.
  • 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).
  • Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

  • $75 per hour.
  • Supportive and passionate Māori department (Te Whare Huia) with six kaiako Māori.
  • Access to school facilities including gym, pool, and beautiful landscaped grounds.
  • A warm, inclusive school culture that values Mātauranga Māori.
  • Applications close at 5pm on the 14th of November 2025. 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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