Registered ECE Kaiako

Hunter Park Kindergarten; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Job summary

Hunter Park Kindergarten is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our dynamic team in a permanent part-time role of 20 hours per week. We value warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to early learning.

You’ll contribute to high‑quality teaching in a kaiako‑led environment, supported by a diverse team who share knowledge and celebrate rangatahi learning. Applicants must have relevant teaching qualifications and current registration.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Current teaching registration
• Ability to engage with tamariki and whānau in te ao Māori and bicultural practice

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching in a kaiako-led environment.
• Collaborate with staff and whānau to support tamariki learning and growth

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Teaching qualification

Current registration

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Our dynamic team at Hunter Park Kindergarten is looking for a passionate, fun-loving kaiako to join us in a permanent part-time position of 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE).

This position is well suited to experienced kaiako and those at the beginning of their teaching journey. You’ll be supported by a diverse, collaborative team who are keen to share their knowledge and learn from others.

Our kindergarten operates 48 weeks per year, providing high-quality, kaiako-led learning environments for our tamariki.

You will bring:

• Passion and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
• The ability to build effective relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• A genuine belief that all tamariki are unique and capable learners, each bringing their own personality, journey, knowledge, and strengths
• A team-focused approach that recognises and builds on colleagues’ strengths, contributes positively, and communicates with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Current teaching registration, or readiness to apply with the application process underway

In return, our supportive and progressive Association provides

• Sick leave on commencement
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
• Free health insurance
• Termly team well-being budgets

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Type: Free Kindergarten
Maximum licenced places: 40

Physical address:
Nelson Street, Waipukurau