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Vacancies

all current vacancies within te aka ora

cURRENT VACANCIES

Early Childhood Head Teacher - Gisborne Tairawhiti
We are seeking a new Head Teacher position within our Early Childhood centre at Te Whare Whai Hua.
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic Head Teacher. The ideal candidate will need to be able to work well with Staff, Tamariki, Leadership, Rangatahi and with Whanau, be approachable, use initiative, be creative and able to cope well under pressure.
We are a diverse Community organisation working with the Tamariki and their whanau, here in Te Tairawhiti.
We provide training opportunities, with a supportive, flexible and caring working environment.
The applicant will need to be able to work well in a team along with working individually.
We have preference for someone who is a registered ECE Teacher to partake in this position, who also has experience in Management positions within the ECE field.
Hours are 30-35 hours per week, to provide support for our amazing Centre staff.
To be successful in this role you must
- Have an understanding of Te Whariki Curriculum delivery, Policy, Health and Safety along with Processes.
- Have an understanding of working with diverse learners and diverse cultures.
- Have an understanding of delivery of PLD and Classroom Planning.
- Have a sound understanding of the importance of Paramountcy of the Child
- Have a passion for working with children and their whanau;
- Proven ability to create and deliver programs for Early years learners;
- Proven ability to lead and be led within the workplace.
- Ability to work independently with key stakeholders in the community;
- A strong and active knowledge and skill to work with local Hapu and Iwi;
- Must be child centered and uphold professional Teaching Standards
- Have an appreciation for Te Ao Maori values and approach.
All applicants must
- Have strong group and team working skills;
- Have flexibility and the willingness to work in a variety of settings and situations;
- Must have a degree in ECE Teaching or Primary Teaching;
- Either be registered with the Teachers Council, or the ability to be registered
- Meet all Teaching Competencies
- Robust verbal and written communication
All applicants must have a clean, full driver’s license and meet the safety requirements under the Children’s Act.
Please supply: Resume/Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and references
Email to [email protected]
Job Description can be found on our website.
Applications close 12pm, Friday 7th March 2025.
No applications will be accepted through Facebook, must be on email.
Early Childhood Teacher/Teacher Aid - Gisborne Tairawhiti
We are looking for a energetic, enthusiastic, supportive Early Childhood teacher or kaiawhina to join our team at Te Whare Whai Hua Early Learning Centre.
The Staff at Te Whare Whai Hua provide education and learning for our babies within the centre. Te Whare Whai Hua promote Child development and protection, wellbeing and best care of children and whānau.  Te Whare Whai Hua work toward achieving educational goals and support for whanau through the delivery of a range of student led programmes and supported whanau led strategies designed to meet learning needs of each individual.
Remuneration rate is set above Pay Equity Extension rates. 
Full training support will be provided within this placement. You will be an integral part of the Te Aka Ora staff, supporting the teen parents and community whanau within the centre.
The successful applicant must hold a Current, Clean Full Drivers Licence. The applicant must be able to pass a full MOE Childrens worker Check and Police Vetting.
The successful client could also be a registered teacher with full or provisional registration.
For further information about the position, please make contact with Pele on [email protected]
For the Registered Teacher Job Description Click here
Unregistered Teacher Job Description Click here


Casual House Support Staff  - Gisborne/Tairawhiti 

One of our services we provide in Tairawhiti is Supported Housing for Young Parents and Rangatahi throughout the hapori.  We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to join the support team as House Staff.

The ideal applicant would have these qualities:
  • Ability and experience in working with young parents and their child/children and/or rangatahi
  • Role modelling in life and parenting skills
  • Ability to work cross culturally
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with other professionals and client group
  • Good listening and support skills for rangatahi and young parents
  • Understanding child development and milestones
  • Patient and kind nature
  • Willingness to learn and grow in your role
  • A clean police record
  • Full Drivers licence
  • Experience in caregiving, ECE or social services is an advantage but not a requirement.
Shifts are on a rotating basis and may include weekends or holidays.  Te Aka Ora Charitable Trust is committed to ongoing training and support for our staff.

Find the Casual House Staff Job Description here
 
If you have a passion for whanau and are interested in learning more about this role, or would like to apply, please send your CV and supporting documents to [email protected].

If you would like to send through your interest in working for Te Aka Ora, please send your CV and Cover Letter through to us at [email protected]
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    • Transition Services
    • Manaaki Whanau Wananga
  • Te Whare Whai Hua
    • Our Kaupapa
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