Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Arohanui at Central Kids

, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

107664.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Child Protection, Relationship Management, Social and Emotional Support, Te Whāriki Implementation, Advocacy for Children

Industry

Education Management

Description

Central Kids Arohanui 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? Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose Rangatiratanga| we serve with courage and integrity Kia Haumaru | We create safe and inclusive spaces 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 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 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 or higher We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply. For more information please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz or phone 0508 845 633 ext 2 Closing date: 24/07/2026 You can view the Position Description here: https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-maraurau

Responsibilities

Support children and families to achieve their full potential while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships. Create safe, inclusive spaces and implement the Te Whāriki curriculum to foster growth and diversity.