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Kohanga Reo Kaiako - How to get into this job

Entry Requirements

To become a kohanga reo kaiako you need to be competent in te reo and tikanga Maori and must hold the Whakapakari Tohu Certificate or be working towards it. If a prospective kohanga reo kaiako obtains a position without the qualification, enrolment in the course is a prerequisite for full-time employment.

Secondary Education

There are no specific secondary educational requirements, but having studied Maori is useful.

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Training on the job

Kohanga reo kaiako receive Te Kohanga Reo Tino Rangatiratanga Whakapakari training on the job. They may also attend other professional development courses.

"While my own parents were fluent speakers of Maori, they did not speak Maori to me while I was growing up. It wasn't until kohanga reo provided me with an opportunity to work with three kaiako who spoke to each other in Maori that my language really strengthened, and I became confident in my abilities in te reo Maori."

Brenda Soutar - Kohanga Reo Kaiako