55 kaiako jobs found

Fixed Term (July - December 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Can be based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Years 7 - 10 to join our team based either in Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua. In this role, you'll: Design and deliver...

Fixed Term (June - December 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Based in Wellington Office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position This is an amazing opportunity to teach our New Zealand Year 1-10 students who are living overseas. There is flexibility with this position, but we are interested to know your experience teaching across, Year 1-8 or Year...

1 Position Permanent (Start 14 July 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Can be based either in Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill or Dunedin office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Mathematics to join our Southern Region based either in Christchurch, Queenstown,...

1 Position Permanent (Start 14 July 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Can be based either in Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill or Dunedin office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Mathematics to join our Southern Region based either in Christchurch, Queenstown,...

1 Position Permanent (Start 14 July 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Can be based either in Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill or Dunedin office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Mathematics to join our Southern Region based either in Christchurch, Queenstown,...

1 Position Permanent (Start 14 July 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Can be based either in Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill or Dunedin office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Mathematics to join our Southern Region based either in Christchurch, Queenstown,...

Do you enjoy a centre that has smooth rhythms and routines that creates a calm and positive learning environment for both kaiako and tamariki? Are you inquisitive and like to explore letting your inner child out to learn, laugh and play alongside the tamariki... then Educare Kensington is for you! Educare Kensington is looking for a kaiako to work full time 40 hours per week, on an 8 hour rostered basis between the centre opening hours of 7.30 am to 5.00 pm. This role is fixed term from July 2025 to July 2026 to cover maternity leave. About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga Educare Kensington Park is a small, intimate centre in central Whangarei that caters for 3-6 year olds. Surrounded by panoramic views of Parihaka and Kensington Park, we have plenty of space to play, explore and learn. We put continual emphasis on reciprocal trust, respect and the Tuakana – Teina relationship among our tamariki. Our centre ensures connections with our local community and Iwi are strong, as a...

1 x Position Permanent (Preferred start June 2025) Full-Time, 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) 3 Management Units Based in Auckland Ko wai mātou | About Us Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3. Our ākonga are at the center of all we do. We are privileged to have the opportunity to support many ākonga on their learning journey including many at risk ākonga. Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a person who can manaaki ākonga to engage, progress and achieve their goals within their personalised learning program. We...

1 Position Permanent (Start Monday 14 July 2025) FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week) Based in Whangarei Office Passionate about shaping the future of education? Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa. Join a collaborative and innovative team culture. Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in Science to join our Whangarei team. In this role, you'll: Design and deliver personalised, authentic learning programmes...

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mo tenei turanga We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Business Support team for a Fixed term/secondment to finish May 2026. In this pivotal role you will bring your senior level experience across range of responsibilities and duties including and not limited to, providing high quality advice and guidance across Te Poutahu | Curriculum Centre and the wider ministry teams. Working with complex issues, you will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders to help in...

Job Type: Fixed Term Location: Whakatane, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga Fixed term, full-time (from June 2025 to January 2026) Whakat āne , Bay of Plenty We are looking for a Psychologist to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs. We would also be keen to receive applications from candidates who have recently completed or will soon be completing a psychology...

Join the Magic at Rainbow Kids Childcare! Where play sparks learning, and every child shines. Are you ready to be part of something truly special? At Rainbow Kids Childcare, we’re more than just a centre — we’re a vibrant, joyful world where play leads the way. It’s a place where tamariki are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive, supported every step of the way by a passionate and nurturing team. Step inside our world and discover: - Bright, imaginative spaces filled with open-ended, inspiring resources - Gentle, respectful communication between Kaiako and tamariki - Strong, loving relationships built on trust and empathy - A warm, collaborative teaching team who lift each other up We’re currently seeking a qualified ECE teacher or an in-training superstar to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover position (up to 40 hours per week). You’ll thrive here if you: • Believe in the power of play-based, child-led learning • Foster a calm, nurturing environment where every child...

🌟 Admin Superstar Wanted! 🌟 Join Our Fun, Caring Team at Rose and Clive 📍 Location: Matamata, Waikato 🕒 Position: Part-Time (7.30am to 12pm with opportunities to cover lunch breaks as non-qualified kaiako. Potential for this to be extended further). “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.” What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Are you organised, approachable, and ready to be the friendly face of our centre? We’re on the lookout for an Admin Superstar to join our whānau here in the heart of Matamata! If you thrive in a busy environment, love children, and have a knack for keeping everything running like clockwork, we want to hear from you. 🧸 About Us: At Rose and Clive, we’re passionate about nurturing tamariki and supporting their growth in a warm, inclusive environment where whānau are part of the journey. Located in beautiful Matamata, our centre is a place of laughter, learning, and strong community...

Fairlie Early Learners is on the lookout for a Centre Manager to lead our team of dedicated kaiako and continually improve our quality focussed centre. The successful applicant will be: - A qualified and registered kaiako - Have strong leadership qualities - Self motivated and thrives on growing our tamariki & kaiako - Previous management experience preferred but we are willing to mentor a dedicated kaiako who aspires to grow into a leading centre manager. We are a family owned & operated centre based in Fairlie, Mackenzie District. We are licensed for 30 in our Preschool & 10 in our nursery. Our purpose-built modern facility is set on a large area that inspires tamariki to develop knowledge and skills through play, based on their own interests and abilities. We are offering: - Full Pay Parity rates. - First Aid Certification. - Ownership options. - Professional development opportunities. - Help with relocation or travel costs. - Accredited employers for qualified...

The Role: Inside the historic Mill House in Hobsonville Point lives Bear Park’s newest centre. This beautiful waterfront property, with amazing sea views and an acre of park-like grounds, has been re-designed as a purpose-built facility to serve the growing number of families in the area. This truly is a centre you have to see to believe! We are looking for a qualified teacher to join us full time in our 'Tui' room - 3.5 - 5 year olds. Our Tui room has wonderful ratios of 1:8 with 3 teachers and a maximum of 24 children per day. You will be joining an experienced and close-knit team who are passionate about delivering exceptional early learning experiences. Bear Park are widely known as a place where teachers and students can embrace individual learning opportunities, show their creativity and be guaranteed regular support from our both our Centre Directors and greatly experienced pedagogical team. We aim to encourage within our children a sense of respect for ourselves, others,...

The teacher assistant role is Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, totalling 26.25 hours per week during term time only. The successful applicant must have a driver’s licence and will be willing to undergo a police vet. Other essentials are a willingness to work from a culturally responsive perspective, being a team player, and engaging with Team Teach training provided by HRC. The successful applicant will have strengths and experience in: • Building relationships that are focused on supporting students (aged 8 – 16) to develop skills for learning. • Providing students in small classes (5–8 students) with support 1:1 and/or in small groups. • Relating with all kaiako as well as external stakeholders collaboratively where students are the centre of what we do. • Adapting plans at short notice in response to students’ needs. In return HRC Te Otu Mātua offers: • Competitive salary: $26-$30 per hour. Starting rates are dependent on the qualifications and experience that the...

Job Type: Permanent Location: Hamilton, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s multidisciplinary Learning Support teams by: Working to understand the impact of children and young people’s speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school, and community. Working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to help support their children with the development of speech, language...

Job Type: Permanent Location: Rotorua, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga As an Education Support Worker (ESW), you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by providing effective, efficient and equitable support for the benefit of children and young people to achieve specific educational goals in conjunction with early learning centres and lead workers. ESWs form an important part of the Early lntervention Team, supporting the education of young children with diverse...

We are a privately owned centre in Upper Hutt with a license for 49, and are looking for a passionate Teacher to join our team for 6 weeks, starting on July 21st and concluding on August 28th. This is a temporary part-time position working Monday – Thursday, 7:30am to 4pm. We offer: *A well-resourced centre, with separate rooms for Infants & Toddlers and Preschool children *Half-price childcare for your own children *A friendly team and hands-on centre manager *Paid staff meetings with cooked dinners *Celebrations for staff for birthdays and other cultural events *Easy walking distance to local cafes, parks and public transport We have a focus on building community and relationships with both tamariki and whānau, and believe that tamariki develop best in an environment that is full of fun and curiosity. Our vision statement is to encourage tamariki to reach their full potential through respectful, responsive relationships in a play-based environment. As our Teacher or kaiako,...

Applications close: June 3, 2025 Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) seeks a Head Teacher to lead a committed team of teachers at Manaia View Kindergarten, Raumanga, Whangarei commencing as soon as possible. The kindergarten is located within the grounds of Manaia View School and is part of the Raumanga community. They are a place where learning is nurtured through connection – to people, to whenua, and to the aspirations of the community. Manaia View Kindergarten caters for 30 children aged 2–6 years , operating Monday to Friday , and is staffed by a team of four kaiako , a part-time administrator , and a cook . The team is committed to creating a warm, respectful, and responsive environment where tamariki are empowered to investigate, explore, and make sense of their world. With around 90% of tamariki having Māori heritage , their teaching and learning are deeply grounded in Te Ao Māori. Their philosophy is shaped by the values of Aroha,...

One of our beautiful kaiako has been lured away by the primary sector :( so we now need to find someone equally amazing to fill their shoes. This role is fulltime 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday BUT we would consider a candidate able to work FOUR full days (Monday to Thursday). Our centre is open between 7:30pm and 5:30pm. You could expect to have one open shift and one close shift and the remainder of shifts would be split evenly. Unfortunately we are not able to consider applicants wanting reduced/school hours, or applicants who are not qualified and registered with the NZ Teaching Council. Our centre is 3 years old, licensed for 53 children (including 12 under two's) and located in thriving Silverdale (North Auckland), next door to Snowplanet and just minutes from the Silverdale motorway interchange, but adjacent to farmland, which provides a beautiful rural feel. We are blessed to have the most gorgeous tamariki and supportive engaged families. Our philosophy is child led,...

Do you enjoy a centre that has smooth rhythms and routines that creates a calm and positive learning environment for both Kaiako and tamariki? Are you inquisitive and like to explore letting your inner child out to learn, laugh and play alongside the tamariki... then Educare Pukete is for you! About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga Educare Pukete has a fun and enthusiastic team who will also share your passion to develop and grow our future community. Our open and calm spaces provide the perfect environment for our tamariki to learn through play while nurturing their own personal interests. We enjoy our semi-rural area with a growing community. With a diverse range of cultures, we embrace cultural identities and celebrations with the support and involvement of whanau. Educare Pukete reflects; the local community, our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Whariki, and the Educare vision of Learn, Laugh, Play. What you will bring - Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga You will be a...

Seeds and Sprouts Childcare is excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate Qualified/Registered Kaiako to join our nature-based centre in a full-time role. Are you looking for a change, could this be you? We are a centre that truly understands the importance of the natural environment in fostering tamariki (children)’s learning and development. At Seeds and Sprouts, we encourage physical activity, exploration, and play-based learning through interaction with the natural world, helping tamariki grow, learn, and thrive. What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a kaiako who is enthusiastic about working in a nature-focused setting and who can: • Build positive, respectful relationships with tamariki, their whānau, and the wider community. • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • Collaborate effectively within a team environment, sharing resources, knowledge, and responsibilities. • Exhibit a warm, nurturing, and empathetic approach to working with...

Do you enjoy a centre that has smooth rhythms and routines that creates a calm and positive learning environment for both kaiako and tamariki? Are you inquisitive and like to explore letting your inner child out to learn, laugh and play alongside the tamariki... then Educare Okara is for you! About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga In the centre of Whangarei, Educare Okara is situated at the end of a peaceful street. Educare Okara has beautiful open natural areas in this home away from home that offers the ideal setting for our tamariki to learn, laugh, and play while pursuing their own unique interests. Educare Okara offers an exceptional natural environment, where children use make the most of the natural resources in their play. We also strongly encourage kaiako to bring in your own natural resources from home to share and explore with the tamariki. In order to support our tamariki as they move forwards in their journey, we have developed strong ties with the Morningside and...