Work at Wairakei

A Year 0–6 school just north of Taupō. Ākonga are educated with POWER — Pride, Opportunity, Whānau, Excellence, and Respect — to become confident learners, Rising to Success.

Roles here are hands-on and close to the children. The school is proud of its partnership with Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

POWER

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Pride

A growing sense of “who I am”, and the confidence to go forward with a can-do attitude

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Opportunity

Intellectual curiosity: asking, discovering, and exploring what is possible

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Whānau

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Excellence

Staying curious and striving for “my best”

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Respect

Participating and contributing, with empathy for the needs of the wider group

Working at Wairakei

  • Roles are based on site at the school, 2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei, Taupō.
  • Many support roles are term-time only.
  • School roles are children’s worker roles. Appointment and start are subject to a satisfactory safety check, including a New Zealand Police vet, under the Children’s Act 2014.
  • The school is proud of its partnership with Ngāti Tūwharetoa and welcomes people who share a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Wairakei Primary School is an equal opportunity employer.