Fixed-term Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Rewi Street

Central Kids; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kids is seeking a passionate kaiako Māraurau to join our Tamaiti-led early childhood team on a fixed-term basis from March 2027 to September 2027. The role focuses on nurturing tamariki growth, curiosity and belonging within a whānau-centered environment.

The successful candidate will bring Te Reo Māori and tikanga into daily practice, work with whānau, and support inclusive, high-quality early childhood education in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification.
• Current practising certificate.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support tamariki in an early childhood setting.
• Collaborate with whānau and colleagues to deliver high-quality education.
• Uphold kaiako values and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

Current practising certificate

Current first aid certificate

Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand

Job description

Central Kids Rewi Street

Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher | Fixed-term | Full-time

Are you a passionate kaiako who loves seeing tamariki grow, explore, discover and thrive?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher to join our Central Kids whānau. This position is fixed-term to cover a parental leave period from March 2027 to September 2027.

Bring your ideas, strengths and passion for early childhood education to a supportive team where tamariki are at the heart of everything we do.

Ko wai tātou? | Who are we?

Our values guide how we teach, learn and grow together:

• Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people
• Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao
• Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose
• Rangatiratanga | We serve with courage and integrity
• Kia Haumaru | We create safe and inclusive space

We’re committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice, meaningful partnerships with whānau, and creating spaces where tamariki feel safe and supported.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You’ll thrive with us if you:

• put tamariki at the centre of your practice
• value Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga
• build warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and community
• enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas
• bring curiosity, reflection and a willingness to grow
• are passionate about inclusive, high-quality early childhood education

What you’ll need

• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification
• Current practising certificate
• Current first aid certificate
• Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand

New graduate kaiako are warmly encouraged to apply.

Central Kids is a party to theKTCA 2026-2028

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you.

Come and bring your energy, ideas and unique strengths to Central Kids, and help create places where
tamariki, whānau and kaiako can grow together.

Closing date: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 5:00pm