Kaiako - Team Leader
Full job description
1 x Permanent position
Start January 2026
FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)
3 Management Units
Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua
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
We're looking for a kaiako to join Te Kāhui Hauāuru region, a kaiako who can manaaki ākonga to engage, progress and achieve their goals within their personalised learning program. We are a kura who work across learning areas and levels to provide a one size fits one model. Te Kura is a unique organisation who supports the education ecosystem of Aotearoa | New Zealand.
In this role you will:
Lead, manage and support a multidisciplinary team of kaimahi
Assist with building a dynamic teaching and learning environment
Ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching and pastoral support to our ākonga
Utilise effective relationship building and communication skills
Deliver high-quality, future focused teaching & learning
Undertake a Kaimanaaki role as a key part of your mahi. This role focuses on the value and importance on the pastoral support you will provide to your group of ākonga
Engage with ākonga & whānau in Face to face and online contexts
Live Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Bring our local curriculum Te Ara Pounamu, to life for ākonga
Kaiako at Te Kura engage with our ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events, and also work onsite with colleagues in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so Kaiako are able to request to work from home for up to two days per week.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
As a Team Leader you will be able to thrive in a busy environment, show initiative, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. As well as this you will:
New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
Have a proven record of effective leadership of Kaiako
A track record of working positively to deliver on organisational strategic direction
Be an effective educational practitioner
Be proactive and organised
Engage whakamana by empowering and enabling the mana of others by respecting their voice and giving them choice
Include kotahitanga by uniting all aspects of wellbeing through balanced holistic development
Nurture whaitake by connecting yourself and others with relevant pathways as determined by our aspirations and interests
Lead through māramatonutanga by the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and understanding
Foster whakawhanaungatanga by honouring mutually respectful relationships that strengthen everyone
Be committed to progressing in your te reo Māori journey in a real and authentic way
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.
If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.
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 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 contact Mere Davis, Regional Manager Te Kāhui Hauāuru via email Mere.Davis@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, 19 September 2025