Māori
The Māori teachers Renae experienced during her own school years were powerful role models and played a large part in her decision to become a teacher.
Kuhu i te rangiora te whare whakaako he mohiotanga tapu katoa o te iwi. E karanga atu tenei ki a koutou katoa, haere mai, haere mai!
Who will teach our children te reo Māori tomorrow if it isn’t those of us who can speak it today? Te reo Māori is the cornerstone of our heritage. If you have Māori language skills then our tamariki need you now.
However, if te reo and tikanga Māori are not your strengths, you’re needed just as much as a teacher and role model. Why more Māori teachers discusses how and why our future generations need more Māori as teachers in early childhood, primary and secondary teaching. Also more men are needed in early childhood and primary teaching.
Help to consider teaching looks at the advice and support available for Māori considering a teaching career.
Although most Māori students remain within the mainstream education system, increasing numbers are taking advantage of growing opportunities in Māori medium education. This is one of the most important developments in New Zealand education and it has created a strong demand for speakers of te reo Māori at all levels of our education system. Financial help to study outlines the incentives available to encourage more people into te reo Māori and Māori Medium teaching.
Employment gives useful information about finding a job and the support Māori teachers can expect while teaching.
Our future Māori teachers need the support of their whanau to take up teaching. In What do Māori teachers say?, Maori teachers talk about their rewarding careers as teachers and how they feel they are making a difference.
If you still need help, more information, or cannot easily download information, Your next steps gives you the choice to request an information pack.
If you would like more information on Māori education, check out Te Mana and Te Kete Ipurangi and the Ministry of Education websites.