ECE Kaiako: Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori & Whānau

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic ECE kaiako to join a supportive, play‑led learning environment. You will work with four teachers to care for up to 40 children and weave te reo Māori and Te Tiriti principles into daily practice.

You will build strong whānau partnerships, contribute to Enviro-schools, and support Pasifika families with a culturally responsive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and weaving te reo Māori into teaching.
• Relational, collaborative approach with strong communication.
• Ability to plan, assess, and engage in internal evaluation.
• Respect for diversity and culture of tamariki and whānau.
• Commitment to sustainability and tamariki-led learning.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with a team of four teachers to support up to 40 children.
• Plan, assess, and participate in internal evaluation.
• Engage with whānau and community partnerships.
• Contribute to Enviro-schools and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Reo Māori weaving

Relational collaboration

Planning & assessment

Internal evaluation

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Registered teacher

Job description

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic ECE kaiako to join a supportive, play‑led learning environment. You will work with four teachers to care for up to 40 children and weave te reo Māori and Te Tiriti principles into daily practice.

You will build strong whānau partnerships, contribute to Enviro-schools, and support Pasifika families with a culturally responsive approach.