Kaiako Te Reo and Kaupapa Māori

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
Based in Albany, Kristin School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school with more than 1,800 students from Early Learning to Year 13. Our special character school was founded by parents more than 50 years ago. Guided by strong values of progress, vision, integrity and love, our environment supports all staff with excellent resources and facilities.

Kristin’s leadership team is dedicated to its bicultural journey, and then expansion of te Reo across the school. We seek an enthusiastic and engaging Kaiako, to join our two other Kaiako for te Reo and Tikanga Māori in our Junior, Middle and Senior schools. This is more than just a classroom role; it is an opportunity to mentor staff and help shape the bicultural heart of our school. While the focus is Junior/Middle school, experience with NCEA is beneficial as we look to grow our pathway. This role requires a commitment to the school’s co-curricular programme, supporting cultural activities and attending Camp Week on an annual basis.  

Our Ideal Candidate| Ko koe tēnei
This role requires:
NZ Registered Teacher fluent in te Reo and knowledgeable in tikanga or a fluent te Reo speaker able to teach with a LAT (Limited Authority to Teach).
• Experience teaching NCEA te Reo Māori would be beneficial (support provided)
• Passion for innovative student practices and caring for students as individuals
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.

How we support you | Manaakitanga
Kristin provides a highly competitive salary above the state scale in addition to:
• Small class sizes
• Highly engaged students
• Staff tuition fee discount
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive and welcoming faculty and community
• Commitment to your professional development
• Well-resourced and extensive facilities.