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Advertisement for Kaiawhina – Fixed Term Position 

Teacher aide/Kaiawhina – ‘Te Hiaroa’ Maaori Bilingual Unit 

Maangere Bridge School is a diverse and multicultural Years 1 – 6 Primary School located at the base of Te Pane o Mataoho, Managere Mountain. Our school is a welcoming, warm, and friendly place where all whaanau and tamariki have a sense of belonging. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embrace Maaori, Pacific and other cultures and languages. Our core values ‘Kotahitanga, Maanakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga’ are central to who we are. 

We are seeking a passionate and committed Kaiawhina/Teacher Aide to join our supportive Team of Kaiako in Te Hiaroa, our Maaori Bilingual Unit. This role is a fixed term position covering our maternity leave. 

Start Date: Term 3 Monday 20th July and ends December 17th 2026 the last day of 2026. 

Part time hours:  9 am – 1 pm 5 days a week (Negotiable)

Key Skills and Attributes:

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player dedicated to helping our kaiako/teachers and students thrive. We are looking for someone who brings:

• Fluency in Te Reo Maaori: Ability to speak and engage confidently in a bilingual environment
• Cultural Competence: A deep understanding of Tikanga Maaroi and a commitment to the special character of Te Hiaroa
• Engagement: A willingness to be actively involved as part of the Rumaki Reo and work alongside our three akomanga/classes
• Personal Qualities: An enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach to supporting student learning and wellbeing. 

Requirements:

• Police Vetting: Successful applicants must have completed a police vetting
• Candidates with up to date current vetting documentation are highly encouraged to apply to start promptly
• Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with our tamariki, staff and whaanau/parents. 

How to apply: Please email your CV and any inquiries to Bernice Mata’utia Bernicem@mangerebridge.school.nz 

Applications close on Sunday 12th July at 4 pm