K1 (0.5) kaiako

NKA; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week (part-time)

Professional development days

6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Sporting contributions & activities

Induction & mentoring for new grads

Job summary

Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking an inspired ECE educator to empower young learners in a 20-hour-per-week role. The position offers significant professional growth with induction and mentoring for new graduates, and support for wellbeing and activity participation.

Applicants must hold a NZ ECE qualification (Dip Teaching ECE), current practising certificate and first aid cert. Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in NZ. 2026 graduates welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach across five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year.
• Support tamariki (children) to empower learning and development.
• Provide 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:

• 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

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. 2026 ECE graduate’s welcome! We provide excellent support for registration and mentoring.

Closing date for applications: 2.00 pm Monday 23 November 2026.

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