Ōwhiro Bay Kindergarten Full Time Teacher

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ECE kaiako to join our bi-cultural learning community. You will contribute to Te Tiriti o Waitangi based practice, respond to whānau heritage and language, and help deliver meaningful, inclusive learning for tamariki aged 1 to 5 years.

This is a full-time on-site role with Monday to Friday shifts, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experienced ECE kaiako with commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to respond to culture, language and identity of whānau in community.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through open communication and shared leadership.
• Participate in assessment, planning and evaluation to support meaningful learning.

Responsabilités

• Teach in responsive and inclusive ways for tamariki aged 1–5 years.
• Lead and contribute to assessment, planning and documentation.
• Collaborate with kaiako, whānau and school partners to support learning outcomes.
• Support bi-cultural programme and respectful partnerships with families.

Connaissances

ECE teaching

Bi-cultural practice

Team collaboration

Description du poste

• Teaching
• Wellington
• Permanent / Full Time

6/10/2026

He Whānau Manaaki Introduction | He Whānau Manaaki Timatanga Kōrero

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 child'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:

Ōwhiro Bay and stream are named after the navigator Whiro, who landed the waka Nukutere there, and has been historically settled by the Kāti Māmoe, Ngāti Ira and Ngāi Tara tribes. Our kindergarten is on site at Ōwhiro Bay School to create one learning community where the school and kindergarten share knowledge in a partnership that is beneficial to children and families.

Our child-led programme is strongly supported by our environment. Our close links to the school, the stream and the beach are celebrated. Through connecting children with nature, we help to deepen their learning experience and create a lasting sense of place. This respect for nature and the natural world is part of our bi-cultural programme.

Our purpose-built building allows us to cater for children aged 6 months to 5 years of age. Children are encouraged to be active explorers of their environment, to learn through participation and to be part of our community of learners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced ECE kaiako who will:

• Have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will work alongside us as we continue to strengthen Tiriti-based practice across our curriculum.
• Respond to the culture, language and identity of whānau in our community, making sure practice reflects the values of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through open communication, shared leadership, and working together to solve challenges.
• Take an active part in assessment, planning and evaluation, ensuring documentation supports meaningful learning and reflects the aspirations of Te Whāriki.
• Teach in responsive and inclusive ways that support the social, emotional and diverse learning needs of all tamariki, recognising the unique opportunities of working with children from 1 to 5 years of age.

Work Profile:

Full-time Teacher - 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday on various shifts that operate between 7:45 and 5:15

Applications close on: Friday, 16th October 2026 at 5.00pm