K1 ECE Teacher

Mission Place Kindergarten; Northland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five 6-hour sessions Mon–Fri

20 hours per week (16 contact + 4 non‑

15 non-contact professional days

6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Sporting registrations contributions

Induction & mentoring for new grads

Job summary

Mission Place Kindergarten in Kaitaia, Northland, is looking for an inspiring kaiako to join our passionate team. You will help tamariki learn through play, reflect on practice, and contribute to a warm, inclusive learning environment that families trust.

This role offers 20 hours per week across five 6-hour sessions, 48 weeks per year, with 6 weeks annual leave, wellbeing support, and mentoring for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE).
• Current practising certificate and First Aid Certificate required.
• Applicants must reside in New Zealand and be eligible to work there.

Education

Dip Teaching ECE

Job description

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About the role

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is looking for an inspiring, reflective kaiako to join our passionate team at Mission Place Kindergarten – Kaitaia (Far North).

Why choose NKA?

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

• operating five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year
• 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

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 practising certificate, and First Aid Certificate.Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of applying.

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