Heartfelt Nursery Kaiako: Playful Outdoor Learning Leader

Cust Preschool; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Subsidised childcare

Ongoing mentoring and coaching

Paid first aid and teacherRegistration

Paid fortnightly team hui’s

Coffee machine

Job summary

Cust Preschool in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites a warm, playful nursery kaiako to join our small rural whanau. You’ll nurture tamariki aged 0-5 in a play-based setting with 8 tamariki and 3 kaiako daily.

We value te reo Maori, Te Whāriki, outdoor learning, and strong relationships with families. The successful applicant will bring energy, warmth, and a sense of fun to our team, contributing to a supportive, heart-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and passion working with Tamariki is essential.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki to plan, document and assess learning.
• Love of outdoor learning and nature-based activities.
• Be warm, energetic, reflective, and able to build relationships and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki in a play-based learning environment.
• Plan and document learning using Te Whāriki.
• Foster outdoor and nature-based learning experiences.
• Establish meaningful relationships with children and families.

Skills

Experience with Tamariki

Te Whariki planning

Outdoor learning

Team player & communication

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Cust Preschool in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites a warm, playful nursery kaiako to join our small rural whanau. You’ll nurture tamariki aged 0-5 in a play-based setting with 8 tamariki and 3 kaiako daily.

We value te reo Maori, Te Whāriki, outdoor learning, and strong relationships with families. The successful applicant will bring energy, warmth, and a sense of fun to our team, contributing to a supportive, heart-centered environment.