Arohanui Kindergarten - Permanent Fulltime Teacher

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens is seeking a dedicated early childhood teacher to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role focuses on delivering quality learning experiences for children aged 0-5 within a whānau-based setting, and involves partnering with kaiako, leaders and community professionals to support holistic development.

The position operates within a supportive, culturally responsive environment.

Qualifications

• demonstrate skill and enjoyment in working with children aged 0-5 in a whānau-based educational setting
• experience establishing authentic, warm relationships with diverse whānau, including young parents and community
• work in partnership within a secondary school environment including engaging with kaiako, leaders and other professionals to promote a holistic educational setting
• participate in collaborative professional relationships that demonstrate evaluative practice and adaptively apply this learning in practice
• enjoys teaching in a dynamic setting that values initiative

Responsabilités

• teach and care for children aged 0-5 in a whānau-based setting
• collaborate with kaiako, leaders and other professionals to promote holistic education
• build warm relationships with whānau and communities
• participate in evaluative practice and apply learning to practice
• contribute to a dynamic and proactive teaching environment

Connaissances

Childcare experience

Whānau-based approach

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Initiative

Formation

ECE Diploma/Teaching qualification

Description du poste

• Teaching
• Kapiti
• Permanent / Full Time

23/10/2026

AtHe Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we're proud to support136 kindergartensacross the regions ofTaranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Kāpiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt,Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a uniquehome-based service, Etu Ao, inPoriruaandLevin, with a special focus onPacific families.

We believe thathigh-quality early childhood educationis a powerful force—for children, their whānau, their communities, and for the future ofAotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be anational leaderin early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.

At the heart of everything we do are our values:

• Nurturing the mana of the child- Honouring each child's unique identity and potential
• Kounga | Quality- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services
• Pono | Integrity- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency
• Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability
• Mahi Tahi | Partnership- Working together with whānau and communities

Today, more than6,000 childrenare part of the Whānau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional150 childrenenrolled in ourEtu Aohome-based programme. Together, we're building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Community Description

Arohanui Kindergarten is the early childhood centre attached to the teen parent unit situated at Waiopehu College, Levin, which caters for young parents in the Horowhenua, Shannon, Foxton and Otaki areas. The whole service is called He Whare Manaaki Tangata, a purpose-built structure, that opened at the beginning of Term 1 2014.

Our team has sound understanding of best practice, particularly working with children under the age of two years and deliver a whānau-based approach (where older and younger tamariki learn alongside each other). We also have a commitment to working alongside young parents and their whānau and work collaboratively with the teachers attached to He Whare Manaaki Tangata and Waiopehu College.

We are licensed for 31 children, with 15 being under 2, who attend for 6.5 hours each day. You will join our team of5 other teachers.

This is a fulltime role worked Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm

Key requirements:

• demonstrate skill and enjoyment in working with children aged 0- 5 in a whānau-based educational setting
• has experience and ability in establishing authentic, warm relationships with a diverse range of whānau, including young parents and community.
• work in partnership within a secondary school environment including engaging with kaiako, leaders and other professionals to promote a holistic educational setting
• participate in collaborative professional relationships that demonstrate evaluative practice and adaptively apply this learning in practice
• enjoys teaching in a dynamic setting that values initiative.

Applications close on Tuesday, 17th November 2026 at 11.45pm