Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Glenshea

Central Kids; Putaruru; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted kindergarten fees for your

Discounted health insurance

Boost membership

Free flu vaccination

Confidential free EAP services

Job summary

Central Kids Glenshea in New Zealand seeks a Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position focusing on supporting tamariki and whānau to reach their full potential, guided by Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The role emphasises bicultural leadership and ongoing professional development.

We welcome new graduate kaiako to apply. Applicants should be entitled to work in Aotearoa and hold Level 7 ECE teaching qualifications with a current practising

Qualifications

• Entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
• Level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE.
• Hold a current practising certificate.
• Hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.
• Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships in teaching delivery.
• Deliver Te Whāriki with ongoing professional development.

Skills

Tamariki advocacy

Te Reo Māori

Bicultural awareness

Collaboration

Education

Level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE

Job description

Central Kids Glenshea

Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko 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

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Association Support Staff Collective Agreement (KASSCA).

Other benefits you'll enjoy:

• Discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
• Discounted health insurance
• Boost membership
• Free flu vaccination
• Confidential free EAP services

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

• is a strong advocate for tamariki
• understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• has an awareness of the culture of child protection
• is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
• is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
• demonstrates a growth mindset

Requirements for this role:

• entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
• level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE
• hold a current practising certificate
• hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher

We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.

For more information please email [e-mail] or phone [phone] ext 2

Closing date: 27 September 2026

You can view the Position Description here:

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