ECE Teacher

Anglican Care Waiapu; Papamoa; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Soul Care leave (Birthday)

First Aid renewal costs

Free ECE for Under 5s

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anglican Care Waiapu’s Waiapu Kids St Marys Tahatai in the Bay of Plenty seeks an energetic ECE Teacher for a permanent 27.75 hours/week role, Monday to Thursday with two late finishes and one early start. You will plan child-led play-based learning, build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and contribute to a respectful bicultural environment.

We offer parity pay, wellbeing leave, certification support, and strong professional development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Full NZ teacher registration and a recognised ECE qualification.
• Confidence in planning and implementing a child-led, play based curriculum.
• Thrives in a team environment where innovation, connection and equity are encouraged.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti based practice, Te Reo and Tikanga Māori or a willingness to grow in this space.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and the ability to plan and assess for children’s learning. Strong teaching practice.

Skills

NZ teacher registration

ECE qualification

Child-led curriculum

Team collaboration

Te Tiriti & Māori

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

NZ teacher registration

ECE qualification

Job description

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the role

Waiapu Kids St Marys Tahatai is a nurturing early learning centre grounded in respectful, bi-cultural child-led learning. Our environment encourages curiosity, creativity and connection – where tamariki and whānau flourish together, all underpinned by our vision of te oranga ake – flourishing together.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced ECE Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis working 27.75 hours per week, Monday to Thursday with two late finishes and one early start.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about creating inspiring learning spaces for tamariki to grow
• Has strengths in creating thoughtful individual learning plans
• Can build strong and lasting relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We offer a supportive and fun working environment led through our values of aroha, rongo and hari. Additionally, we offer:

• Great pay – we offer full pay parity
• Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘Soul Care’ leave for your wellbeing
• Teacher certification and First Aid renewal costs
• Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
• Great professional development opportunities

Nga Pukenga me te Wheako |Skills and Experience

To be successful you will have:

• Full NZ teacher registration and a recognised ECE qualification
• Confidence in planning and implementing a child-led, play based curriculum
• Thrives in a team environment where innovation, connection and equity are encouraged
• Commitment to Te Tiriti based practice, Te Reo and Tikanga Māori or a willingness to grow in this space
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and the ability to plan and assess for children’s learning. Strong teaching practice.

Mō mātou | About us

Waiapu Kids St Marys Tahatai is part of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) – the social services arm of Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. ACW provides faith-based services to children, young people families/whānau and older people throughout Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, and Tararua. The successful applicant will foster an environment that reflects the values and purpose of ACW.

To be considered you must have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications close on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete a full NZ Police Check and reference checks in accordance with the Children’s Act 2020.

We are proud to be anequal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.