Kindergarten Kaiako - Hamilton

Are you a passionate kaiako who loves seeing tamariki grow, explore, discover and thrive?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic kaiako māraurau | teacher to join our Central Kids whānau. Bring your ideas, strengths and passion for early childhood education to a supportive team where tamariki are at the heart of everything we do.

Ko wai tātou? | Who are we?

Our values guide how we teach, learn and grow together:

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | Children are central to all that we do

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity and goodwill

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

We’re committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice, meaningful partnerships with whānau, and creating spaces where tamariki feel safe and supported.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You'll thrive with us if you:

put tamariki at the centre of your practice

value Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga

build warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and community

enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas

bring curiosity, reflection and a willingness to grow

are passionate about inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.

What you’ll need

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification.

Current practising certificate.

Current first aid certificate.

Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

New graduate kaiako are warmly encouraged to apply.

Central Kids is a party to the KTCA 2026-2028

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you.

Come and bring your energy, ideas and unique strengths to Central Kids, and help create places where tamariki, whānau and kaiako can grow together.