Kaiako-Matua

This is a Kaiako-Matua kindergarten position operating with a roll of 40/30. This position starts at the beginning of Term 1, 2027 (19 January 2027).

This full-time position is 27 hours 30 minutes each week, worked as follows:

Contact hours:

8.45 am – 2.45 pm Monday - Friday

With an additional 12 hours and 30 minutes professional time each week.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The current K2, Head Teacher salary is $113,356 per annum. This rate is set to increase to $115,736 per annum effective 28th January 2027 to align with the relevant collective agreement.

To learn more about Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hokitika, visit their kindergarten page on our website here!

Visit the vacancy listing on our website for more information and how to apply. 

Please note: When applying for the position, the application form will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on the first 4 key criteria from the job description and person specification as detailed in the vacancy listing.  

To be eligible to apply, you must: 

• Hold a current practicing certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa 
• Have a level 7 or higher teaching qualification endorsed in Early Childhood Education or Primary (or have had your international qualifications assessed by NZQA to meet this requirement) 
• Must be living in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand – NZ / Aust Citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency or Open Work Visa. Please do not apply if you are out of NZ or if seeking visa sponsorship.  
• Have a current first aid certificate or be able to obtain one prior to beginning the role.