Kindergarten Kaiako

Central Kids Kindergartens - Hazelmere; Waikato; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Kids Kindergartens - Hazelmere in the Waikato region is seeking a kaiako māraurau (teacher) to join our whānau on a part-time fixed-term basis.

You will hold a Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, have a current first aid certificate, and entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. New graduate kaiako are warmly encouraged to apply.

Bring your energy, curiosity and commitment to inclusive early childhood education as tamariki grow and thrive with us.

Qualifications

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

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

First aid certificate

Job description

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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.

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 Part-time (0.2 FTTE), Fixed-term (13 Nov 2026 to 1 Jul 2027)