Job Description

Ko wai mātou

Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura (‘Te Puna Reo’) takes its name from a place in the Kaipara Harbour, Tāporapora, that was close to the last ancient whare wānanga of Ngāti Whātua. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei established the early learning centre, Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura in 2007.

Te Puna Reo is an accredited early learning centre that is 'licensed for 45 tamariki and teaches through kaupapa māori worldviews. The Puna offers 20 hours for tamariki 3 years and older and has qualified and experienced kaimahi, many of whom are of Ngāti Whātua descent.

Te Puna Reo Okahukura is a joint early childhood education initiative between Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the Ministry of Education. The Puna Reo is part of a long-term kaupapa (plan) of educational excellence for the hapū where knowledge and understanding of te reo māori me ngā tikanga (language and customs) are a foundation.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi

Ko te mahi a te Kaiako i Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura, he whakatupu, he whāngai hoki i te oranga tonutanga o ngā tamariki i raro i te maru o te reo Māori, o ngā tikanga Māori, me ngā mātauranga tuku iho. Mā tēnei tūranga e ū, e ora hoki te reo me ngā tikanga hei tūāpapa mō te ako, te tiaki, me te hauora o ngā tamariki. Me arero Māori te tangata e piri mai ana ki tēnei kaupapa, ka mutu, ka aromātaitia tō reo hei te wā o te uiui.

We proudly honour Full Pay Parity rates for all kaiako, and certified kaiako working in kaupapa Māori immersion early learning services such as ours, are also entitled to the Waha Rumaki monthly allowance.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Essential Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) qualification, or currently in the final stages of completing one.

Ideally a registered teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Safety Check

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any pātai about the role please email Hone Tobin - Pou kōkiri - Toi kuranga at honet@nwo.iwi.nz or call on 021148951

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!