Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Dinsdale

Central Kids; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Kids Dinsdale is seeking a dedicated Kaiako Māraurau (Teacher) for a permanent, part-time role at 30 hours per week. You will foster tamariki growth, support whānau partnerships and contribute to a bicultural learning environment in a vibrant ECE setting.

Applicants should hold a Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, a current practising certificate and a valid first aid certificate, with entitlement to work in New Zealand. New graduates are welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 7 ECE teaching qualification and a current practising certificate.
• Must hold a current first aid certificate.
• Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality early childhood education to tamariki.
• Collaborate with whānau and kaiako to support tamariki growth and learning.

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

Current practising certificate

Current first aid certificate

Job description

Central Kids Dinsdale

Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher | Permanent | Part-time (30 hours per week)

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. 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:

Kō ngā tamariki te pūtake | Children are central to all that we do
Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment
Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity and goodwill
Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration
Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

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 the KTCA 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.

Closing date: 28th October 2026 at 3:00pm

You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-maraurau