Pathways to School & Kura Teacher - Aotea

Kindercare Learning Centres; Porirua; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool organization in Wellington, New Zealand is seeking a passionate Kaiako to join their warm and welcoming team. The role offers full pay parity and includes responsibilities like supporting tamariki, creating engaging environments, and delivering fun learning experiences. The ideal candidate is an ECE qualified teacher or a primary school teacher with a passion for early childhood education. You will enjoy professional development opportunities and benefits such as childcare fee discounts.

Benefits

Full pay parity

10 days sick leave

Fully funded Teacher registration

Mental health and wellbeing hub

Career-advancing professional development

Childcare fee discount

Qualifications

• Must be an ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate.
• Also suitable for Primary School Teachers with a passion for new entrants.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki in their final years before school.
• Create inspiring and engaging environments.
• Deliver fun-filled learning experiences.

Skills

Enthusiasm for the local curriculum

Creating engaging environments

Building partnerships with parents

Delivering fun-filled learning experiences

Respectful care as a core value

Understanding developmental needs of preschoolers

Education

ECE qualified and registered Teacher

Valid NZ work visa or residency

Job description

Are you a passionate Kaiako who thrives on supporting tamariki in their final years before school? Join our warm and welcoming preschool team, where your creativity and care will help shape confident, capable learners ready for their next adventure.

What We Offer

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day (T&Cs apply)
• Fully funded Teacher registration
• Mental health and wellbeing hub, plus EAP support
• Career-advancing professional development
• Focused leadership development
• 50% childcare fee discount for your child

The Position

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate, or a teacher in training nearing completion of their qualification
• Also suitable for a Primary School Teacher with a passion for new entrants and play-based learning
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required

About You

You’re a Kaiako who:

• Brings enthusiasm for the local curriculum
• Creates inspiring, engaging environments for tamariki
• Builds strong partnerships with parents and whānau
• Delivers fun-filled learning experiences
• Practices respectful care as a core teaching value
• Understands the developmental and emotional needs of preschoolers

If this sounds like you, apply now and become part of a supportive team committed to keeping tamariki safe, loved, and learning.

We are an Accredited employer.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Aotea Centre