ECE teacher/kaiako

Anne West Kindergarten; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Professional days

Annual leave (6 weeks)

Wellbeing policy

Sporting contributions

Induction & mentoring

Job summary

Anne West Kindergarten – Kaitaia (Far North) is seeking an inspiring kaiako to join our Northland Kindergarten Association team. The role focuses on empowering tamariki through reflective practice and high-quality early learning experiences.

We offer 20 hours per week across five 6-hour sessions, 48 weeks per year, plus 6 weeks leave and a strong induction program for new graduates. Applicants must hold NZ ECE qualification and current practising certificate.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE).
• Current practising certificate is required for this role.
• First aid certificate is required.
• Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of applying.

Skills

Reflective practice

Inspiring educator

Team player

Education

Dip Teaching ECE

Practising certificate

First aid certificate

Job description

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About the role

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is looking for an inspiring, reflective kaiako to join our passionate team at Anne West Kindergarten – Kaitaia (Far North).

Why choose NKA?

We don’t just offer a job – we offer an ECE career with incredible benefits:

• 20 hours per week (16 contact + 4 non-contact)
• 15 non-contact professional days for your personal growth and guidance from professional practice leaders
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Wellbeing support through our comprehensive Wellness Policy
• Financial contributions to sporting registrations and physical activities memberships
• Induction & mentoring for new graduates

We operate five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year.

If you are an inspiring educator who is passionate about empowering young learners, positive, driven, values professional growth and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau, we would love to hear from you.

2026 graduates welcome! We provide excellent support for registration and mentoring.

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practising certificate and first aid certificate.Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of applying.

Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2026-2028.