Kaimanaaki | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

3 x Positions

Fixed-Term (May 2026 – December 2026)

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week)

Based in any Te Kura tari (office): Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

“Tuia te tamaiti ki ngā aka taumatua, kaua e tuia ki ngā aka taepa. Me aro ki te hā o te aka taumatua.”

Te Aka Taumatua is the team that leads our bilingual te reo Māori provision for full-time, and dual registered ākonga at Te Kura. Te Aka Taumatua is focussed on its role in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, to offer comprehensive options grounded in mātauranga Māori for ākonga and their whānau.

Te Aka Taumatua is a vine system that wraps around rākau. The vines carry the knowledge and wisdom of our people. It is a place that protects, nurtures and gives room to grow. One can come to seek shelter and safety and can then leave to go.

We are seeking a Kaimaanaki (Learning Advisor) to undertake the specific pastoral care deliverables/elements of a Kaiako role working with a group of our Year 11-13 ākonga.

Kaiako at Te Kura have a pastoral care responsibility for ākonga; this group is known as a rōpū manaaki. Manaaki - means to protect, look after, and care for something or someone. The role of the kaimanaaki is to be respectful and generous in providing support and care to ākonga and their whānau.

Kaimanaaki work with ākonga and their whānau both kanohi-ki-kanohi (face to face) and online to support and develop a flexible and adaptable programme of learning, which is based on ākonga passions, interests and learning goals.

The primary focus of this role is pastoral care for ākonga, there may be times when flexibility is required to support teaching or other duties to help ensure the needs of our ākonga are met.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will have:

• A New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Fluency in Te Reo Māori, with the ability to confidently teach, communicate, and lead learning through te reo
• Demonstrated understanding of Tikanga Māori and lived experience within Te Ao Māori contexts
• Ability to uphold and embed mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori values, and culturally responsive practice in everyday work
• Experience in providing opportunities for ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice 
• Experience in communicating culture, tikanga, and knowledge systems through connections with past, present and future
• Practical experience in effective assessment for learning
• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge, including national curriculum refresh and Review of Achievement Standards
• Established connections with other subject matter experts and subject associations, and
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more? 

For additional details, contact Renee Davis, National Manager Te Aka Taumatua via email Renee.Davis@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

🗓 Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 7 May 2026