Early Intervention Teacher

Ministry of Education; Wellington, Masterton District; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Services Group invites applications for a full-time, permanent Early Intervention teacher across Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and Tararua. You will deliver kaupapa Māori services to kōhanga, kura, schools and early learning services, within a trans-disciplinary team focused on whānau-centred learning.

The role requires te ao Māori familiarity, Te Reo Māori knowledge, and a driver’s licence, with salary reflecting experience (NZD 69,966 - 119,450 + KiwiSaver).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) required.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain within four years.
• Several years of teaching experience with strong knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with whānau and kaiako.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga; Te Reo Māori knowledge essential.
• Full driver’s licence; willingness to travel for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning support in line with He Pikorua framework and Te Whāriki.
• Build capability of those best placed to support children's learning, including Whānau and Kaiako.
• Support transitions in learning pathways, such as Kohanga Reo and Kura.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team handling complex needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Working with whānau and kaiako

Driver's licence

Knowledge of Te Reo Māori

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

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

This is a full-time permanent Early Intervention teacher position working across Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and Tararua, with a focus on kaupapa Māori service delivery across kōhanga, kura, schools and early learning services. You will join a supportive trans-disciplinary team where whanaungatanga and working responsively is valued. As an Early Intervention Teacher, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:

• Providing high-quality learning support in line with the Ministry's practice framework He Pikorua, guiding principles, strands, and goals of Te Whāriki a te Kohanga Reo.
• Building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support children's' learning such as Whānau and Kaiako.
• Supporting transition points in the child’s learning pathway, such as transition into Kohanga Reo and Kura.
• 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.

About you | Mōhou ake

Familiarity with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori is essential for Early Intervention teachers working in Kura Kaupapa Māori and Māori Medium settings.

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).
• A post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain this within four years of beginning in the position.
• A few years of teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga, whānau and kaiako.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori is essential for this position.
• A full driver's licence as travel is a requirement of this position.
• Experience working in Māori medium settings and the ability to work across Māori informed practice models would be advantageous.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Our team use Fleet cars to travel to schools and early learning services. Come and join our large supportive multidisciplinary team based in Masterton who enjoy the benefit of newly renovated office premises.

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 Kerry McBride Service Manager Tararua at [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight - Monday, 26 October 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.