Kaiako Māraurau

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street in Te Awamutu, Waikato, seeks a Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher for a fixed-term parental leave cover from March 2027 to September 2027. You will contribute to a warm, inclusiveEarly Childhood setting that centers tamariki growth and learning, with strong whānau partnerships and bicultural practice.

Applicants should hold a Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, a current practising certificate, and a current first aid certificate, with entitlement to work in

Qualifications

• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification is required.
• You must hold a current practising certificate.
• You must have a current first aid certificate.

Skills

Tamaiti-centered practice

Whānau relationships

Collaborative teamwork

Reflective practice

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

Current practising certificate

Current first aid certificate

Job description

Are you a passionate kaiako who loves seeing tamariki grow, explore, discover and thrive?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher to join our Central Kids whānau. This position is fixed-term to cover a parental leave period from March 2027 to September 2027.

Bring your ideas, strengths and passion for early childhood education to a supportive team where tamariki are at the heart of everything we do.

Ko wai tātou? | Who are we?

Our values guide how we teach, learn and grow together:

Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people
Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao
Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose
Rangatiratanga | We serve with courage and integrity
Kia Haumaru | We create safe and inclusive space

We’re committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice, meaningful partnerships with whānau, and creating spaces where tamariki feel safe and supported.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You’ll thrive with us if you:

• put tamariki at the centre of your practice
• value Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga
• build warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and community
• enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas
• bring curiosity, reflection and a willingness to grow
• are passionate about inclusive, high-quality early childhood education

What you’ll need

• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification
• Current practising certificate
• Current first aid certificate
• Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand

New graduate kaiako are warmly encouraged to apply.

Central Kids is a party to theKTCA 2026-2028

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you.

Come and bring your energy, ideas and unique strengths to Central Kids, and help create places where tamariki, whānau and kaiako can grow together.