Ngahina Kindergarten - Permanent Full Time Head Teacher

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher for Ngahina Kindergarten in Paraparaumu, Kapiti. This permanent full-time leadership role leads a team of teachers and supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education within a vibrant community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for educational leadership, relationship-building with families, and inclusive practices aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Relational and community-building skills.
• Leadership and teams management.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Māori.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality ECE.
• Foster strong relationships with families and whānau to support children's learning.
• Apply relational neuroscience concepts and continuously learn new approaches.
• Celebrate diversity and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily practice.

Description du poste

Ngahina Kindergarten - Permanent Full Time Head Teacher

• Teaching


• Kapiti


• Permanent / Full Time

23/10/2026

AtHe Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we're proud to support136 kindergartensacross the regions ofTaranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Kāpiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt,Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a uniquehome-based service, Etu Ao, inPoriruaandLevin, with a special focus onPacific families.

We believe thathigh-quality early childhood educationis a powerful force—for children, their whānau, their communities, and for the future ofAotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be anational leaderin early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.

At the heart of everything we do are our values:

• Nurturing the mana of the child- Honouring each children's unique identity and potential


• Kounga | Quality- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services


• Pono | Integrity- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency


• Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability


• Mahi Tahi | Partnership- Working together with whānau and communities

Today, more than6,000 childrenare part of the Whānau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional150 childrenenrolled in ourEtu Aohome-based programme. Together, we're building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Community Description

Ngahina Kindergarten is centrally situated in Paraparaumu, with Coastlands Mall, and the library close by.

Ngahina Kindergarten serves a wide area from Ōtaki to Paekakariki, and we are welcoming of, and responsive to, the diversity this brings to our learning community. There are many private childcare facilities operating in the area, as well as a Kohanga Reo and a Playcentre.

We are strongly committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where all tamariki and whānau, are welcome and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We have a genuine commitment to growing our Te Tiriti-based practice and have strong connections with our local community, including our local primary schools.

We have a rich, well-resourced learning environment, and our large outdoor area provides challenge and opportunities for both active and quiet experiences.

Ngahina is a full year kindergarten licensed for 40 children who attend for 6 hours each day. You will lead a team of 4 other teachers.

This is a fultime role - worked 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

We are looking for an ECE Teacher and Leader who demonstrateseffective leadership through:

• Strong relational approach to families: skilled at establishing and maintaining strong community and whanau relationships


• An understanding and implementation of relational neuroscience, or a strong willingness to learn.


• Committed to celebrating diversity and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi including a strong commitment to incorporate Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in their daily practice.


• Passionate about ongoing learning and strengthening Kaiako capacity within our wider ece community underpinned by a value that knowledge is to be shared not held

Applications close on Tuesday, 17th November 2026 at 11.45pm