Kaiwhakaako Pūtauaki

Central Kids Pūtauaki

Kaiwhakaako Permanent Full-time

We are looking for a progressive empowering and enthusiastic leader to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou Who are we

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

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement (KTCA)

Ko wai koe Who are you

We are looking for someone who:

• is a strong confident leader
• is passionate about excellent educational outcomes for tamariki
• understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• embraces a culture of strong health safety aroha mana tiaki and manaaki
  
• has an awareness of the culture of child protection
• is experienced and passionate about creating and maintaining strong relationships with whānau and the wider community.
• demonstrates a growth mindset
  
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• proven experience in leading and managing teams for high performance
• is meticulous and passionate about developing and progressing high quality curriculum

Requirements for this role:

• entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
• level 7 Teaching qualification speacialising in ECE
• hold a current practising certificate
• hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher

For more information please email or phoneext 2

Closing date: Thursday 9 October 2025

Required Experience:

Senior IC