Staff Vacancies

Kaiako: Nga Rau Rangatira Y7-8

Full time, permanent, Start Date: Term 2, 2026

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Kura Auraki atu, Kura Auraki mai – he taonga tuku iho tonu tēnei ka tū.
He taonga tuku iho, e noho Māori nei, ki taku kura auraki e.

We are seeking a passionate and capable kaiako for our senior bilingual class, Ngā Rau Rangatira, to begin in Term 2, 2026. This Level 2 bilingual class (50–80% te reo Māori) is a place for ākonga who are fluent speakers, emerging speakers, and those keen to learn in a bilingual setting.

This is the right place for a kaiako who believes in the success of Māori as Māori, and who wants to work in a kura that upholds the mana of te reo and tikanga every day. You will join a supportive, collaborative team with strong aspirations for our tamariki of Kawakawa to stand confidently as rangatira in their own lives.

You will bring strong, confident leadership in Te Ao Māori, grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and ako; the ability to nurture and guide our developing kaikaranga, kaikōrero and hāpai ō; and the skills and heart to support fluent speakers, emerging speakers and beginners on their Reo Rua journey. Experience with structured literacy and maths is an advantage, and you will be supported to continue growing these skills.

Kawakawa Primary School is a mainstream kura in Te Tai Tokerau, with many of our tamariki being Māori, closely connected to Ngāti Hine o Hine a Maru. We are committed to strengthening the identity, language and culture of our ākonga, and are known for our Reo Rua pathways and our commitment to upholding all that is good.  You will be held and supported here by dedicated staff, whānau and community, with our learners at the centre of every decision and everything we do.Kia ū ki te pai – Uphold all that is good.

How to apply
Please send your CV, cover letter and completed application for employment to:

Patsy Wynyard
31-39 Albert Street, Kawakawa
principal@kawakawa.school.nz
(09) 404 0424

Download our application form
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Vacancy reference #:1HArRa

Closes 3pm 6 March 2026