Kaiako Māraurau

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kids is looking for an enthusiastic Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher to join our Central Kids whānau in Waikato. This fixed-term role covers parental leave from 1 March 2027 to 2 October 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.

New graduate kaiako welcome; Level 7 ECE qualification and current first aid required; entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Put tamariki at the centre of your practice.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and community.
• Enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas.
• Bring curiosity, reflection and a willingness to grow.
• Be passionate about inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.

Skills

Tamaiti-centred

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

Job description

We’re upgrading the Education Gazette website on Monday morning. It will be unavailable for up to 3 hours from 9am.

About the role

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
• 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 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

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.

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (1 Mar to 2 Oct 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Cover parental leave

Region Waikato

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