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Northland Kindergarten Association; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Financial contributions to sport/aktiv

Induction & mentoring for new grads

Job summary

Northland Kindergarten Association in New Zealand is seeking an inspiring ECE educator to empower young learners and their whānau. The role involves delivering high-quality early childhood education within five 6-hour sessions, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year, totaling 20 hours per week (16 contact + 4 non-contact).

Applicants must hold a recognised NZ ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate, and a first aid certificate, and must reside and be eligible to

Qualifications

• Recognised NZ ECE qualification and current practicing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early childhood education to tamariki and support whānau development.
• Engage in five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year, totaling 20 hours per week (16 contact + 4 non-contact).
• Participate in induction and mentoring for new graduates.

Education

Dip Teaching ECE

Job description

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

• Operating five 6-hoursessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year


• 20 hours per week (16contact + 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

Operating 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.

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

Closing date for applications: 2.00 pm Monday 16th November 2026.

Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement2026-2028