About us: 

Woodford House, a leading special character, state-integrated, boarding and day school for Year 7 – 13 girls, in Hawke’s Bay is seeking to appoint a fixed term, part time (0.5 FTTE), Kaiako Māori to join our passionate kaimahi for Terms 1 – 3 in 2027. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter. 

About the role: 

We are seeking a Kaiako to deliver our te reo Māori classes from Year 7 – 13 to cover a period of parental leave. This fixed term, part time (0.5 FTTE) role would suit a beginner or experienced Teacher, there is plenty of scope to support our cultural competency and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the cultural cornerstone of the school. The kaimahi and students at Woodford House are dedicated, ready learners.  

About you: 

• Registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain it, 
• A relevant teaching or other qualification, 
• Knowledge and appreciation of te ao Māori, and te reo Māori.  
• Capability to engage in cultural activities (e.g. Mihi Whakatau, Pōwhiri, Kaupapa Māori) and has an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga), is desirable
• A willingness to meet our future-focused learning goals, 
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, and 
• A commitment to our school’s Special Character. 

If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of a vibrant teaching team we would be delighted to hear from you.  

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.   

To apply, please go to our website  www.woodford.school.nz/careers/ and submit your application online via our recruitment software by Sunday 11 October 2026. Any queries or questions can be sent to Vickie Hope, Director of People and Administration Vickie.hope@woodford.school.nz 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live, but no appointment made until after the closing date.