Kindergarten Kaiako

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. This position is fixed term to cover a parental leave period, until December 2028.

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:

• Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people
• Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao
• Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose
• Rangatiratanga | We serve with courage and integrity
• Kia Haumaru | We create safe and inclusive space.

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.

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.