Takaro Maori Kairuruku
TAKARO MAORI KAIRURUKU – MURIHIKU
Are you an emerging Tohunga Takaro? Do you channel the joyful characteristics of Maui tikitiki and aspire to share these among your hapori? Perhaps you harness the speed and agility of Parakiore, or the strategy of Hinekeira. If takaro is your realm, this role is for you!
- Fixed Term – until 31st December 2026
- Full Time (37.5hrs per week)
- Based in Murihiku
Mo matou | About us
Te Kohanga Reo i Nga Hau e Wha is proud to partner with Ihi Aotearoa to deliver an exciting kaupapa bringing takaro Maori to life across Murihiku. This mahi supports tamariki and rangatahi aged 5–18 through traditional takaro Maori, strengthening identity, hauora, and whanaungatanga.
Mo tenei mahi | About the role:We seek a passionate, energetic, and culturally grounded person to lead takaro Maori programmes across kura, marae, and hapori in Murihiku. This is a fixed-term role until 31st December 2026, supported by Ihi Aotearoa.
Mou | About you
This role would suit someone who has a genuine love for fun and working alongside tamariki and rangatahi, is self-motivated and thrives in a kaupapa Maori environment.- Knowledge of takaro Maori, or a willingness to learn.
- Some te reo and tikanga Maori capability.
- Experience working with tamariki and rangatahi.
- Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence to plan, deliver, and report on programmes.
- A passion for hauora Maori and revitalising cultural knowledge.
- Self-motivated and can work alone or in a team environment.
- Teaching, coaching, or youth work experience is advantageous.
- First aid certificate (or willing to obtain).
- Full NZ Driver’s Licence.
- Willingness to travel throughout Murihiku.
As you will be working alongside tamariki, you will require a clean Police Vet.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and mahi that appeals, apply today as applications will close 26th September 2025.
How to apply:
To learn more about this opportunity or to request a copy of the position description and an application form, please contact us in confidence at whanau@k10d003.kohanga.ac.nz .Interviews for this role are likely to be held during the week of 6th October 2025.
Contact: Courtney Heke-McColgan; 0220784089Email: whanau@k10d003.kohanga.ac.nz
Closing date: 26th September 2025
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