Kaiako Matua - Art | Wellington

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

Start May/June 2026

2 Management Units (MU's) and 2 Management Allowances (MA's)

Based in Wellington tari (office)

Kaiako Matua | Teacher – Arts

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga sit at the centre of everything we do. For more than 100 years, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to flexible, future‑focused learning that happens anywhere, anytime.

Today, Te Kura provides personalised distance learning programmes from early childhood through to Year 13, as well as young adult and adult learners. Our ākonga select subjects aligned to their passions and interests, accessing learning online and supported by kaiako who motivate, guide, and foster engagement.

Alongside teaching and learning, our kaiako provide strong pastoral care and build genuine relationships with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online and face‑to‑face — where learners receive guidance, feel connected, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

Our focus is on engaging ākonga in learning that is relevant to them in their context and provides choices for the future.  

In this role you will:

• Work collaboratively and you will have the opportunity to extend your leadership skills by taking on a variety of roles in the rōpū. 
• Kaiako Matua are also attached to a cross-curricular kāhui. 
• Kaiako Matua are supported by the other Kaiako Matua in their rōpū, regionally by our Regional Leaders of Learning, and nationally by our National Leaders of Learning.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will have:

• Sound knowledge of NZ Curriculum and experience in teaching the stated curriculum area across different levels of learning.
• Experience in working with student management systems and achievement data.
• Like to work collaboratively and contribute as part of an integrated team.
• Passion for making a difference​, relationship focused, growth mindset, solution fluent.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience.
• Digitally literate.
• Use of culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you and you're keen to join us on our journey to empower ākonga, click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our careers website, and you must have the right to reside or work in Aotearoa | New Zealand, as well as a current New Zealand Teacher Registration. 

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

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or please contact Anil Singh, Regional Manager, Central South via email on: Anil.Singh@tekura.school.nz

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

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 1st May 2026.