Kaiwhakarite Tari/Kaiāwhina

Position: Kaiwhakarite Tari/Kaiawhina (Administrator/Teacher aid) 

Work Days and Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm 5 days a week 

Core Worker Role: Yes 

Is this Kohanga in pay parity: Yes 

Te Kohanga Reo: Manu Korero Te Kohanga Reo (07I004) 

About the role 

E rapu ana matau te whanau o Manu Korero tetahi Kaiwhakarite Tari/Kaiawhina hei awhina i to tatou nei Kohanga Reo. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kaiwhakarite 
Tari/Kaiawhina to join our whanau at Manu Korero Te Kohanga Reo. As a Kaiwhakarite 
Tari/Kaiawhina,you will take care of general administration, record keeping, enrolments, payroll and reporting tasks. You will also play a vital role in supporting the early education of our tamariki learning, nurturing, culturally rich and supportive environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Must hold a Te Ara Tohu o Te Kohanga Reo or willing to work towards obtaining
• Knowledge and or fluency in Te Reo Maori and tikanga maori.
• Familiarity Tutohinga, Te Ara Tuapae, Te Korowai and Te Whariki.
• Coordinate communications with whānau, kaimahi, and external agencies.
• Assist in the preparation and management of financial records, budgets, and reports.
• Support the planning and organization of events, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Provide general office support to kaimahi as needed.
• Interested in up-skilling through the Kohanga Kaupapa, passionate to learn and explore alongside our Tamariki.
• Able to engage actively and work with Tamariki.
• Must be punctual, reliable, trustworthy and show initiative.
• Assist in delivering the Kohanga Reo curriculum and providing a safe, nurturing environment for tamariki.
• Work closely with tamariki, supporting their learning and development.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for tamariki, whānau, and other kaimahi.
• Will need to be police vetted before employment can commence.

Essential Skills and Qualifications 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy environment.
• Experience in office administration or a similar role (preferably in an educational setting).
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• Current First Aid certificate or would be willing to work towards one.
• A genuine passion for working with tamariki and supporting Maori language and culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Reo Maori.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Previous experience in early childhood education is desirable, but not essential.

Applicants must successfully pass a police vetting check before being considered for this position. 
Join us and help nurture the next generation of tamariki in a beautiful, maori focused environment.