Early Intervention Teacher

Ministry of Education; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Cromwell is seeking a full-time fixed-term Early Childhood Teacher role to cover parental leave, commencing January 2027.

You will provide high-quality learning support within Te Whariki framework, collaborate with families and kaiako, and contribute to transition planning for tamariki across settings. A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and registration are essential, with at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and full teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning support in line with He Pikorua and Te Whariki.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We are offering a full-time (1.0FTE), fixed term position based in our Cromwell office to cover parental leave.

• Providing high-quality learning support in line with the Ministry's practice framework He Pikorua guiding principles, strands, and goals of Te Whariki: Early Childhood Curriculum, and Te Whariki a te Kohanga Reo.
• Building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support children's' learning such as parents, teachers and whānau | families.
• Understanding the families' needs, collaboratively planning, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of intervention plans.
• Supporting transition points in the child's learning pathway, such as transition into early childhood education and to school as required.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

Salary range: $69,966 - $119,450 per annum + KiwiSaver.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and be a fully registered teacher.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• An understanding of a range of needs and disabilities and their implications for daily functioning in family life and for teaching and learning in the context of early childhood and family homes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga | learners, whānau | families and kaiako | teachers across a diverse range of settings.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.
• A full driver's licence.
• To be a New Zealand citizen, resident or holder of a valid working visa.
• We can offer flexibility around start dates; however, successful applicants must be available to commence employment in January 2027.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Education Services

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

• Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact Nicole Wilkinson - Service Manager at [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight - Sunday, 01 November 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.