ECE/Primary Kaiako

Queenstown Preschool and Nursery; Otago; Sur place; NZD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentoring for provisionally registered

Staff wellbeing focus

Nature-based outdoor space

Résumé du poste

Queenstown Preschool and Nursery invites a warm, passionate kaiako to join our nature-focused preschool in Tāhuna | Queenstown. We value whānau connections, community, and child-led play, and welcome both experienced kaiako and enthusiastic new grads who hold NZ registration.

We offer full pay parity for NZ registered kaiako, a supportive environment, dedicated mentoring for provisionally registered staff, and ongoing professional learning within a natural outdoor space designed for exploration

Qualifications

• Holds an ECE or primary teaching qualification with NZ registration.
• Values strong whānau connections and community involvement.
• Brings a collaborative, team‑first energy and positive attitude.

Responsabilités

• Teach in a nature-focused preschool setting with child-led play.
• Contribute to a supportive, vibrant team culture and staff wellbeing.

Connaissances

NZ registration

ECE/primary qualification

whānau/community focus

Formation

ECE qualification

Primary teaching qualification

NZ teaching registration

Description du poste

About the role

Are you guided by wairua, whanaungatanga and a connection to Papatūānuku?

We are a well-established, community-based (not-for-profit) preschool in Tāhuna | Queenstown. Nestled on a big piece of land in the heart of the CBD, we embrace a strong focus on nature and child-led play.

We are looking for a warm, passionate teacher to join our preschool whānau in January 2027.

We’re eager to welcome a kaiako who:

• holds an ECE or primary teaching qualification with New Zealand registration (experienced kaiako and enthusiastic new grads welcome!)
• deeply values strong whānau connections and community
• brings a collaborative spirit and a positive, team-first energy.

What we offer

• Full pay parity for NZ registered kaiako.
• A supportive, vibrant work environment that genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing.
• Dedicated mentoring for provisionally registered kaiako, alongside ongoing professional learning for the whole team.
• A natural, rugged outdoor play space designed to inspire child-led exploration and imaginative play.

Please be aware that we are not an accredited employer and therefore cannot support applications requiring an Accredited Employer Work Visa.