Kaiako - Team Leader

Te Kura

Auckland
Contract
Full-time

1 day ago

Job DescriptionFixed Term / Secondment (29 January to 11 December 2026 or earlier in the event of the incumbent returning to work earlier)Full-Time, 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)3 Management UnitsBased in AucklandKo wai mātou | About UsTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3.Our ākonga are at the center of all we do. We are privileged to have the opportunity to support many ākonga on their learning journey including many at risk ākonga.Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this positionWe're looking for a person 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 youAs 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:

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
Hold a current NZ registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyIf you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you! .Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointmentE hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please contact Nicola Anderson, Regional Manager Northern via email Nicola.Anderson@tekura.school.nzFor any issues with the application process, please contact jobs@tekura.school.nzApplications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 19 September 2025

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