ECE Kaiako – Fixed-Term 1-Year Parental Leave Cover

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens is seeking an enthusiastic ECE kaiako for a fixed-term 1-year parental leave at Puketapu Kindergarten in Bell Block, Taranaki. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting 23 November 2026 and ending 27 November 2027, to support high-quality early childhood learning and strong whānau partnerships.

You will weave te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into daily practice, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and contribute to sustainability projects with Enviroschools

Qualifications

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to weave te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into daily activities.
• Strong partnerships with whānau and communities.
• Experience supporting social and emotional development in tamariki.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental projects such as Enviroschools.

Skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Partnerships with whānau

Sustainability / kaitiakitanga

Team collaboration

Job description

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens is seeking an enthusiastic ECE kaiako for a fixed-term 1-year parental leave at Puketapu Kindergarten in Bell Block, Taranaki. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting 23 November 2026 and ending 27 November 2027, to support high-quality early childhood learning and strong whānau partnerships.

You will weave te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into daily practice, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and contribute to sustainability projects with Enviroschools