Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are currently looking for a Kaiawhina Te Ao Māori to support our Kaihautū in giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori at Avondale College to support the success of tauira Māori.

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Key result areas include:

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• Help supervise / support study times in the wharenui

• Support Kaihautū and Kaiako with organisation related to tauira Māori across the school and in the whānau class

• Support relationships with local primary & intermediate schools in regards to tauira Māori

• Support community events such as Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

• Be an active member of the staff team for kapahaka and Polyfest practices

• Support kapahaka as an important year-round activity, as well as competing at Polyfest and performing at other relevant events

• Work with Kaihautū to ensure school events respect tikanga, e.g. pōwhiri, prizegivings, assemblies

• Support tauira Māori in their leadership of school events and assemblies

• Support school events such as whanau BBQ, and Māori Careers event.

• Play an active role in managing Te Puna Aroha as an asset for our school.

• Other related goals and objectives as required

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The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and / or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills and experience in Te Ao Māori are essential and speakers of te reo Māori are preferred.  Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is required.

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This position is permanent, part time, term time only, working up to 18 hours per week between the hours of 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (exact days to be confirmed). The nature of this role requires some flexibility in working hours.

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The full job description can be viewed below.

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To register your interest, please apply via SEEK job number: 91930276

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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2026 – 2028 and IEA.

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This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

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Applications close: 4:00pm Wednesday 20th March 2026