Teacher – Bilingual Early Learning Centre (Puna Reo)

About the role

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is seeking a Kaiako (teacher) for its Raroera campus in Hamilton, on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basis. The centre is a bilingual early learning centre and a participating Bilingual Early Learning Centre in the Ministry of Education's Pay Parity Funding Scheme, offering certified teachers remuneration aligned with Pay Parity salary steps. Teachers also work in services licensed as Reo Rua Care and Education and may be eligible for the Waha Rumaki allowance.

Key responsibilities

• Create a safe, culturally enriched learning environment for tamariki.
• Deliver marae Māori aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Document tamariki's progress.
• Collaborate with staff and whānau to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support the centre's strategic direction.

Required profile

• Qualification in Teaching for Early Childhood Education or Primary (Level 7).
• Current Practicing Certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proven experience working with tamariki.
• Ability to speak te reo Māori and a sound understanding of Māori culture, values and tikanga.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence; must pass a safety check under the Children's Act 2014 as a core worker.
• Willingness to take part in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with parity salary rates.
• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season, plus special leave for sporting or cultural events.
• Tau Ora programmes for wellbeing and inclusion.
• Free car parking.

The role involves some lifting, bending and standing for long periods. Applications close as soon as a suitable shortlist is made.