Part-Time Teaching Position
Maromaku School

Position Type: Part-time, Fixed-term (0.4 FTE | 2 days per week)
Fixed-Term Reason: To deliver a targeted Numeracy/Literacy intervention support programme concluding at the end of the 2026 school year.
Term: Concluding on 18 December 2026
Start Date: Monday 20 July 2026 (Beginning of Term 3)
Location: 4 Maromaku School Road, Maromaku RD1, Kawakawa 0281

About Our School
Maromaku School is a vibrant, rural full-primary school nestled in the heart of our supportive Mid-North community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, family-like environment where our students are encouraged to be confident, connected, and actively involved learners.

The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and NZ-registered teacher to join our dedicated team starting in Term 3, 2026. This is a 0.4 FTE position (2 days per week). The specific working days can be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Whether you are an experienced educator looking for a better work-life balance or a passionate teacher wanting to make a difference in a close-knit rural school, we want to hear from you.

• Strong Classroom Practice: A teacher who delivers engaging, student-centered learning programmes.
• Relationship Builder: Someone who fosters positive relationships with students, staff, and our school whānau.
• Culturally Responsive: A commitment to culturally responsive practices and honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Adaptability: A positive, flexible attitude suited to a collaborative teaching environment.
  Curriculum Strengths: Please state your specific curriculum strengths and preferred year levels in your application.

What We Offer:

• A highly supportive, welcoming, and collaborative staff culture.
• Polite, enthusiastic tamariki who love to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A beautiful rural teaching environment with a strong community spirit.

How to Apply
Please send your covering letter, CV, and the contact details of two professional referees to:

• Elisa Patterson, Principal > Email: principal@maromaku.school.nz

Applications Close: Monday 13 July 2026 at 9:00 AM

Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and hold a valid practicing certificate. The successful appointment will be subject to satisfactory safety checking as required under the Children’s Act 2014.

Part-Time Cleaner – Permanent Position
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026 
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Hours to be negotiated)

Maromaku School is seeking an honest, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a permanent, part-time School Cleaner. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. 

Position Overview
Type: Permanent, Part-Time 
Hours: 6.15 hours per school week. 
Schedule: 4.15-5.30pm Monday to Friday (Term time only; hours do not apply during school holidays). 
Remuneration: $24.66 per hour, in accordance with the NZEI Caretakers and Cleaners Collective Agreement.

Responsible to: The Principal. 

Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will look after the daily and periodic maintenance of our school buildings, including: 

Daily Tasks: 

• Vacuuming the staff room, main entrance, hallway, classrooms, and library, as well as emptying all rubbish bins.
• Mopping and sanitising all toilet facilities (including the Hall toilets), cleaning hand basins, wiping staff room surfaces, and cleaning high-traffic windows and doors;
• mopping vinyl classroom areas.  

Weekly/As-Required Tasks: Mopping vinyl classroom areas and replenishing hygiene supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels). 

Fortnightly Tasks: Dusting ledges, sills, and skirtings, and removing cobwebs within school buildings.

Person Specification
We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following qualities:

• Punctual, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A respectful team player who interacts positively with staff, students, and the wider community.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality within the school environment.

Please Note: In accordance with the Education Act and the Children's Act, the successful applicant will be required to undergo and pass a satisfactory safety and police vetting check before employment is finalised. Parental consent is required for applicants under the age of 16 years old. 

 Applications Close: Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 4:00pm

Interviews will be held on Thursday 16 July 2026, with an expected start date of Monday 20 July 2026, subject to satisfactory police vetting.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to the Principal:

Contact Person: Elisa Patterson (Principal)
Email: principal@maromaku.school.nz 
Phone: (09) 4334 818 
Address: 4 Maromaku School Road, RD1 Maromaku, KAWAKAWA 0281