Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher Hamilton
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Hamilton - New Zealand
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Job Summary
Central Kids Dinsdale
Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher Permanent Full-time
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako 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)
Other benefits youll enjoy:
- Discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
- Discounted health insurance
- Boost membership
- Free flu vaccination
- Confidential free EAP services
Ko wai koe Who are you
We are looking for someone who:
- is a strong advocate 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 dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
- is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
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 or higher
We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.
We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates as they are received. If this opportunity interests you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the role may be filled before the closing date.
Closing date: 1 October 2026
You can view the Position Description here:
Junior IC
About Company
Central Kids has been providing high-quality, affordable early childhood education and care since 1951. We are a non-profit kindergarten association, with 48 kindergartens in 27 towns across the central North Island.
