Kaiako ECE: Full‑Time Growth & Benefits in Waikato

Melville Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

10 days sick leave from your first day

Fully funded Teacher registration

Mental health and wellbeing hub + EAP

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development opportunities

50% childcare fee discount

Job summary

Melville Primary School is seeking an experienced Kaiako to join our warm, whānau‑focused learning community in Waikato. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers engaging, play‑based experiences for tamariki and a strong commitment to respectful care and family partnerships.

You will be ECE qualified with current NZ provisional or full practising certificate, and NZ residency or a valid work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Embraces the local curriculum with enthusiasm.
• Builds strong partnerships with parents and whānau.
• Delivers fun-filled learning experiences.
• Practices respectful care as a core teaching value.
• Understands the developmental and emotional needs of babies.

Responsibilities

• Permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri).
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Parental engagement

Play-based learning

Respectful care

Developmental understanding

Education

ECE qualification

NZ practising certificate

Job description

Melville Primary School is seeking an experienced Kaiako to join our warm, whānau‑focused learning community in Waikato. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) offers engaging, play‑based experiences for tamariki and a strong commitment to respectful care and family partnerships.

You will be ECE qualified with current NZ provisional or full practising certificate, and NZ residency or a valid work visa is required.