ECE NZ certified and experienced teacher

Headstart Early Learning; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private early learning centre in Auckland is seeking a New Zealand certified teacher for a full-time role. The ideal candidate is passionate, organized, and experienced in the Te Whāriki curriculum. This position offers competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development, and a flexible working environment. Join a talented team dedicated to providing high-quality education for children aged 2-5.

Benefits

Ongoing paid professional development

Subsidized childcare

Leadership opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ certified teacher with teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience in using the Te Whāriki curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly respected teaching team in an outstanding learning centre.
• Provide nurturing and supportive education to children aged 2–5.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

NZ Teacher Certification

Te Whāriki usage

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Nurturing attitude

Energetic

Motivated

Dedication

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

ECE NZ certified and experienced teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 05/01/2026, End Date: 05/02/2027 (Maternity leave)

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aoturoa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are a well-established and highly respected privately-owned boutique mixed aged centre (2–5 year-olds) in Hobsonville.

We have the opportunity for a fabulous qualified and NZ certified teacher to join our teaching team on a year contract, potentially longer. Starting date and end date are negotiable.

If you are passionate, friendly, a great verbal and written communicator, organised and experienced in using Te Whāriki, are creative, nurturing, energetic, motivated, dedicated and want to join our talented team – we want you to get in touch!

We offer excellent working conditions in a welcoming, rewarding and supportive environment, ongoing paid professional development, subsided childcare, leadership opportunities and competitive remuneration as well as a very flexible working environment.

Applicants for this position must have NZ Teacher Certification, NZ teaching experience and a current NZ work permit. Note we are not an accredited employer.

If this sounds like you and you are looking for a teaching position in an outstanding centre in Auckland (check out our ERO reports!) then please apply via the link below – we look forward to meeting you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 43

Postal Address:
Hobsonville, Auckland 0618

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