Ngā Aramahi
Careers
Waitangi Treaty Grounds offers a diverse range of employment and career opportunities in the Bay of Islands, from customer service and hospitality to traditional carving, education and cultural performance. Join us to be part of the team that promotes New Zealand culture and history to the world.
Current opportunities are listed on this page and may also be available through other job listing sites, as well as through Paihia job listings. All applications for advertised roles are made via Swag. To apply, please click on the link provided in each advertised role, and ensure you have included your CV and cover letter.
Please note: The appearance of a vacancy does not necessarily indicate that it remains unfilled, or even as specified. We retain the right to decline consideration of any application without comment. We do, however, appreciate all responses and thank you for your interest. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Job Listings
Lead Educator
Updated
May 15, 2026
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Educator – Curriculum & Culture to join our Learning Team.
Working in close partnership with the Lead Educator Mātauranga Māori, you will co-lead the Learning Team to design and deliver meaningful, engaging educational experiences aligned with the Aotearoa New Zealand Curriculum, Te Whāriki, and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, while reflecting the national significance of Waitangi.
What you'll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga
- Be a collaborative leader who values partnership and brings a strong commitment to Te Tiriti and community-based learning.
- A recognised teaching qualification (education management experience preferred)
- 5–10 years’ frontline teaching or education experience
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building capability
It would be an advantage if you also have:
- Ability to embed Mātauranga Māori concepts into learning programmes.
- Understanding of Te Reo Māori me ngā tikanga
What's next | Te ara ki tua
Join us in illustrating the ongoing promise of Waitangi to the world.
Find out more or apply now HERE and be part of a passionate team dedicated to honouring the past, inspiring the present, and shaping the future.
Please include a CV and a Cover Letter by 31 May 2026
Accountant
Updated
May 15, 2026
We are looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role supports the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the Finance function across Waitangi Ltd.
This is a varied 40 hour permanent role, responsible for:
- Managing the accounts receivable function
- Supporting day-to-day accounting operations
- Financial reconciliations
- Reporting
- Audit preparation
- Hospitality inventory processes
- Payroll (Back-up only)
What you'll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga
- Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting or senior accounting role
- in an organisation of similar scale of complexity.
- Experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations and general accounting functions
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan, set clear objectives and meet deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or related discipline
It would also be advantageous to have:
- CA/CPA qualification or be working towards this
- New Zealand payroll processing experience
- Experience with Xero and/or Customlinc
What's next | Te ara ki tua
If all this sounds good and you think you might like to join the team, we would love to hear from you!
Interested applicants, please upload your Cover Letter and CV, addressed to Anita Woodfield, HERE by 07 June 2026
Work at Waitangi
Updated
August 10, 2023