ECE Teacher – Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha

Acw; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Gisborne is seeking an experienced ECE Teacher to join their nurturing environment on a permanent basis, working 20-30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have full NZ teacher registration and a commitment to child-led learning, as well as a passion for fostering strong relationships within the community. This role offers full pay parity and additional leave days.

Benefits

Full Pay Parity

Teacher certification and First Aid renewal costs

Free ECE for your Under 5’s

Professional development opportunities

Additional leave days – Birthday and Soul Care leave

Qualifications

• Confidence in planning and implementing a child-led curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ability to plan for children’s learning.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti based practice and Te Reo.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as an energetic ECE Teacher for 20-30 hours per week.
• Create inspiring learning spaces and foster child-led learning.
• Implement thoughtful individual learning plans.

Skills

Passionate about creating inspiring learning spaces

Strengths in creating thoughtful individual learning plans

Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau

Education

Full NZ teacher registration

Recognised ECE qualification

Job description

Overview

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha 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.

As a whānau aroha centre, we are committed to fostering a nurturing environment that prioritises self-determination, early intervention, and holistic support for our tamariki and their whānau.

Role

We are looking for an energetic and experienced ECE Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis working 20-30 hours per week Monday to Friday.

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

What we offer

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

• Full Pay Parity
• Teacher certification and First Aid renewal costs
• Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
• Great professional development opportunities
• Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘Soul Care’ leave

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 curriculum and creating learning stories
• Thrives in a team environment where innovation, connection and equity are supported
• 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

About us

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha 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.

How to apply

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

Applications close on the 3 October 2025.

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 an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Weblink: www.acw.org.nz