Certified Kaiako U2

Pīwaka Early Learning Centre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Staff childcare discount

Professional development

Supportive management

Curriculum planning focus

Teacher-child ratios

Job summary

Pīwaka Early Learning Centre in Glen Eden, Auckland, is seeking a passionate, experienced ECE teacher who delivers high-quality care. In a permanent 35–40-hour role in our 1-2-year-old room, you will work closely with the room leader to provide a warm, welcoming learning environment grounded in Te Whāriki.

Open to applicants with NZ residency, the centre offers full pay parity, staff childcare discounts, ongoing professional development, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to reflective

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered ECE teacher with proven experience in New Zealand early childhood education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Aligned with the centre’s philosophy and vision.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the room leader to ensure tamariki receive high-quality care and education.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and reflective practice.
• Participate in mentoring and supporting kaiako through teacher certification.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Strong communicator

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

Qualified and registered ECE teacher (NZ)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, experienced teacher who prides themselves in delivering high-quality care.

We have 5 classrooms with 5 to 6 teachers per room and are looking for a certified teacher. Our opening hours are 7am to 5:30pm and we are nestled in the heart of Glen Eden.

Our teaching team is supportive and collaborative with a strong sense of whanaungatanga and fun. We are a progressive centre and constantly challenge ourselves to grow and improve. We provide a strong mentoring system to support kaiako with teacher certification.

The role

This is a permanent 35–40-hour role within our 1-2-year-old room. You will work closely alongside the room leader to ensure our tamariki receive the highest quality care and education. Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with, importantly, a strong understanding of Te Whāriki, and the ability to create a warm, welcoming learning environment. Above all, you will bring a genuine passion for working with our tamariki.

• Full Pay Parity and staff childcare discount.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your growth.
• A supportive, passionate management team that values reflective practice and shared leadership.
• A centre environment where quality curriculum and planning are prioritised.
• High-quality teacher:child ratios.

About you

• You are a qualified and registered ECE teacher with proven experience in New Zealand early childhood education.
• You are a strong communicator and collaborative team player, committed to fostering positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, tamariki, and whānau.
• You are aligned with our centre’s philosophy and share our vision of creating a best-in-class centre for our tamariki.

To know more about us, visit our website.

We look forward to meeting you and showing you our awesome centre!

Open to applicants with NZ residency only, and are available within the next 4-6 weeks