Raumati Beach Kindergarten Permanent Part-time .5 Teacher

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens is seeking an experienced Kaiako for Raumati Kindergarten to support tamariki and whānau in a vibrant coastal community. The role is part-time, with specific afternoon sessions Monday to Friday, offering meaningful connections, relational teaching, and active participation in local excursions.

As part of a supportive teaching team, you will bring warmth, strong communication, and a willingness to learn about Relational Neuro Science to underpin your practice,

Qualifications

• Ability to establish warm relationships within the learning community.
• Strong team communication and willingness to share leadership.
• Understanding Relational NeuroScience or willingness to learn.
• Ability to support regular local excursions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and whānau.
• Collaborate with the teaching team and share leadership responsibilities.
• Incorporate Relational Neuro Science concepts into teaching practices.
• Support and participate in local excursions with the group.

Skills

Warm relationships

Team communication

Relational Neuro Science

Excursion planning

Job description

• Teaching
• Kapiti
• Permanent / Part-time

23/10/2026

About us

At He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we're proud to support 136 kindergartens across the regions of Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Kāpiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a unique home-based service, Etu Ao, in Porirua and Levin, with a special focus on Pacific families.

We believe that high-quality early childhood education is a powerful force—for children, their whānau, their communities, and for the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a national leader in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.

Our values

• Nurturing the mana of the child - Honouring each child's unique identity and potential
• K ounga | 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 than 6,000 children are part of the Whānau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional 150 children enrolled in our Etu Ao home-based programme. Together, we're building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Community description

Raumati Kindergarten is in a coastal town of north of Wellington, next to Raumati Beach School and close to Kāpiti College. The kindergarten has close relationships with both the college and the school, as well as local businesses in the area and is active in their local community through regular walks which include visits to places of interest such as libraries and marae.

The kindergarten environment is well resourced with a vibrant outside play space that promotes a sense of connection to the local community. The kindergarten currently offers a 6-hour session each day with spaces for up to 30 children, with a teaching team of four 100% qualified Kaiako.

This role

This role is a Work Profile:Part-time Teacher - Kindergarten Total hours per week Monday 11.45am - 3.00pm Tuesday 12.15pm - 4.45pm Wednesday 12.15pm - 4.00pm Thursday 12.00pm - 2.45pm Friday 8.45am - 3.00 pm (.5hr unpaid lunch break)

Key responsibilities and required skills

We are looking for an experienced Kaiako who has:

• A strong capacity to establish and maintain warm relationships with all members of the learning community.
• Effective team communication who values shared leadership within their teaching team and can easily take on areas of responsibility and innovate.
• A strong understanding of Relational Neuro Science to underpin teaching practices, or a keen willingness to be a learner in this space.
• Able to support and participate in regular excursions within the local community.

Applications close on: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:45pm.