Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ko Whai Māia te peka whakawhanake o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. He huhua ngā kōkiri a tēnei peka, ko te mātauranga me te ako, ko te reo Māori me te ahurea tuakiri a Ngāti Whātua, ko ngā umanga me te mahi, ko ngā whare, ko te hauora me te oranga, ko te mahi tāpoi me ngā taonga tuku iho, ko te tiaki taiao me te penapena rawa

Te Puna Reo Okahukura (‘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. This centre is committed to providing quality early learning for pepī (babies) and nohinohi (toddlers), Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei established the early learning centre, Te Puna Reo Okahukura in 2007.

Te Puna Reo is an accredited early learning centre that is registered 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 | The Opportunity

We are seeking caring, reliable, and reo Māori-minded individuals to join our whānau as Kairīwhi (Reliever). This is a casual position where you’ll support our kaiako and tamariki as and when needed. Whether you’re already experienced in early childhood or just beginning your journey in kaupapa Māori education, we’d love to hear from you.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• Passionate about tamariki and kaupapa Māori education
• A reliable and flexible team player
• Qualified or unqualified, all are welcome
• Have a basic understanding of te reo Māori and a strong willingness to learn more, fluency is a definite advantage

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:

• Full Children's 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 questions about the role please email Melissa (Mel) Greenwood - Tumuaki - Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura at melissag@nwo.iwi.nz or call on (09) 5781806

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