Kaiāwhina (Teacher Aide) – Level 1 Māori Immersion Class

Permanent Position | 5 Hours per Day

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kaiāwhina to join our kura and support teaching and learning within our Level 1 Māori Immersion class. Working alongside the kaiako, you will help support ākonga across all areas of their learning, contributing to a positive, engaging, and culturally rich classroom environment where tamariki can thrive.
Our kura is proud to offer two Māori Immersion classes alongside five English-medium classes. We are deeply committed to the revitalisation, growth, and everyday use of te reo Māori, and we are looking for someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about supporting tamariki on their reo Māori journey.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children in an educational or similar setting.
• Demonstrate a good level of proficiency in te reo Māori.
• Show a commitment to continuing their own te reo Māori learning and development.
• Be positive, supportive, and proactive in their approach.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also showing initiative.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and staff.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and strengthening of te reo Māori within our kura.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our ākonga while helping to nurture and strengthen te reo Māori for future generations.
If you are passionate about education, te reo Māori, and supporting tamariki within a collaborative and caring learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Email your covering letter, CV, and two references to:
principal@tehaukaretu.school.nz by 3pm on 3rd July 2026

Kia ora e te Whānau,
With Upper Hutt growing fast through new subdivisions and housing developments, the Ministry of Education is currently reviewing enrolment schemes for local Upper Hutt Primary and Intermediate Schools, including Te Kura o Hau Karetu. This proactive step helps ensure that student numbers are evenly distributed across the Upper Hutt area so our classrooms don't become overcrowded. We are only in the very initial stages of this process, and we want to assure you that as soon as we have more detailed information, we will share it with our community for valuable feedback and consultation.  

Ngā mihi nui

Laura Titi - Presiding Member of the Board, and Karen Wellington - Principal/Tumuaki.

Important reminder: 
School Carpark: As our roll is growing, we need to make some changes to our drop off routines in order to keep everyone safe. We’ve made a great start with dropping children off at the gate, but we still continue to have people driving into the carpark and dropping their children off at the office, but worse, they park in the middle of the driveway or carpark so that no one can move in or out! This is primarily a staff carpark. The only parents who should be driving in will be people with children who have high needs, or new entrant students. Everyone else, please drop your children at Hillside Drive so they can walk the rest of the way into school. If your child is late, you may need to drop them at the office, but please do not park in the middle of the thoroughfare. If you do drive in, please be respectful of the mobility carpark which is reserved for people who have a mobility permit only. Thank you for your cooperation.

We are thrilled to announce the house captains for the upcoming year, these individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. Congratulations to our newly appointed captains, and best wishes for a successful year ahead!
 
Tui House:
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???? Tobias Misa  
 
Weka House:
???? Poorvi Pandey  
???? Damon Peyroux  
 
Kokako House:
???? Harper Stevens 
???? Winter Logan 
 
Kereru House:
???? Indiana Leota 
???? Trinity Armstrong-Brown