Kindergarten Teacher

Faulkner Bush Kindergarten; Nelson; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulkner Bush Kindergarten in Wakefield, part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens, seeks a qualified kaiako to join the foundation teaching team. The role focuses on a play-based environment supporting tamariki aged 2 to 6, with emphasis on environmental education, te reo Māori, and kaitiakitanga.

You will work collaboratively with a supportive management team to help shape a new centre from the ground up and contribute to a holistic curriculum.

Qualifications

• Qualified kaiako with ECE registration
• Passion for early childhood education
• Ability to integrate te reo Māori authentically into practice
• Strong collaborative and reflective mindset
• Willingness to help shape a new kindergarten

Skills

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Initiative

Passion for early childhood education

Education

ECE qualification

Job description

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About the role

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated kaiakoto join the foundation teaching team at Faulkner Bush Kindergarten. Our exciting new centre opened this year.

Located within the beautiful Faulkner Bush Reserve in Wakefield, the kindergarten will offer tamariki daily opportunities to explore and learn in nature. This natural setting supports our commitment to environmental education, teaoMāori, and a holistic early childhood curriculum.

Our rich, play-based programme supports tamariki aged 2 to 6 years and is underpinned by values of respect, resilience, fun, challenge, and kaitiakitanga. We believe tamariki thrive in environments where they are deeply connected to people, place, and the natural world.

We are looking for a qualified kaiako who:

• is passionate about early childhood education and creating meaningful learning experiences fortamariki
• embraces the principles ofTeTiritio Waitangiand integratestereomengātikanga Māoriauthentically into practice
• enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• is reflective, self-motivated, and shows strong initiative
• is excited by the opportunity to help shape a new kindergarten from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new service grounded in strong values, community connections, and environmental learning.

Why Nelson Tasman Kindergartens

• We are anot-for-profit kindergarten association, with 23kindergartens across the region.
• We offerextensive professional support, including senior education advisors, a committed management team, and admin support at every kindergarten.
• 15 professional days and 6 weeks annual leave each year.
• We support whānau with free parenting resources and value strong home-kindergarten partnerships
• You'llbe part of a vibrant team of over 140 passionate, qualifiedkaiako

For all other collective benefits please visit our website.