Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher Ōpōtiki

Central Kids

Job Location:

Ōpōtiki District - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 61329 - 103086

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Central Kids Ōpōtiki

Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher Permanent Full-time

We are looking for an enthusiastic kaiako to join our team supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential. This position is to start January 2026.

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 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 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 passionate about curriculum and intentional teaching
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
thrives in a team-focused environment
is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
creates and maintains strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
demonstrates a growth mindset

Requirements for this role:

entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE
hold a current practising certificate
hold a valid first aid certification (level 1)

We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.

For more information please email or phoneext 2

Closing date: Friday. 7 November 2025

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Central Kids ŌpōtikiKaiako Māraurau - Teacher Permanent Full-timeWe are looking for an enthusiastic kaiako to join our team supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential. This position is to start January 2026.Ko wai tatou Who are weKo ngā tamariki te pūtake children are central...