Lecturer | Kaiako (ECE)

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Strong Pouako network

Competitive salary progression

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand Tasman/Nelson invites applications for a Lecturer | Kaiako position based at the Nelson Regional Education Centre. The role involves teaching within BTch (ECE) or GradDip (ECE) programmes, with a focus on culturally responsive pedagogy and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Key duties include delivering course material, assessing student work with feedback, supervising placements, updating curricula, and contributing to programme administration and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Education or related field.
• Strong background in Early Childhood Education.
• Full teacher certification with current practising certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to innovative, evidence-based teaching.
• Ability to collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course material.
• Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback.
• Supervise student teacher placements with mentorship.
• Develop and update curriculum materials.
• Contribute to programme administration, including recruitment and retention.
• Participate in research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Student-centred teaching

Education

Masters in Education or related field

Job description

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand Tasman/Nelson

Full time, Permanent

Te Rito Maioha is a Category One rated tertiary provider and a Te Tiriti-led organisation committed to strengthening outcomes for tamariki, whānau and hapori through high-quality, culturally grounded teacher education.

We are seeking a Lecturer | Kaiako to join our team in a full-time role based at our Nelson | Whakatū Regional Education Centre, teaching within our BTch (ECE) or GradDip (ECE) programmes.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, culturally responsive teaching and help shape the next generation of teachers. You will support tauira success and embed te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and learning practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• preparing and delivering course material
• assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback
• supervising student teacher placements with mentorship and guidance
• developing and updating curriculum materials
• contributing to programme administration, including recruitment and retention
• participating in research and scholarly activity

We are looking for someone with:

• a postgraduate qualification (Masters) in Education or a related field
• a strong background in Early Childhood Education
• full teacher certification and a current practising certificate
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• commitment to innovative, evidence-based and student-centred teaching
• the ability to work collaboratively within a team

Research and publication capability is desirable.

At Te Rito Maioha, you'll join a supportive, purpose-driven team that values wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth.

• study leave
• professional development
• wellbeing support
• flexible working arrangements
• a strong Pouako network
• competitive salary progression
• 5 weeks annual leave