Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ko wai mātou
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 40tamariki 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

Ko te mahi a te Kaiako i Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura, he whakatupu, he whāngai hoki i te oranga tonutanga o ngā tamariki i raro i te maru o te reo Māori, o ngā tikanga Māori, me ngā mātauranga tuku iho. Mā tēnei tūranga e ū, e ora hoki te reo me ngā tikanga hei tūāpapa mō te ako, te tiaki, me te hauora o ngā tamariki. Me arero Māori te tangata e piri mai ana ki tēnei kaupapa, ka mutu, ka aromātaitia tō reo hei te wā o te uiui.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Essential Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) qualification.

Ideally a registered teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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:

• 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 pātai about the role please email Hone Tobin - Pou kōkiri - Toi kuranga at honet@nwo.iwi.nz or call on 021148951

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