Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of tamariki?
We’re looking for people who value connection, culture, and community. Explore our available positions below:
Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an inspired and dedicated teacher to join the four-teacher team at Hikurangi Kindergarten, Whangārei.
Hikurangi Kindergarten is situated in the settlement of Hikurangi about a ten-minute drive north of Whangārei. Tamariki attend from both the local community and surrounding rural and coastal areas. The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 30 children between two and six years of age.
The environment of Hikurangi offers a natural, un-cluttered, well-resourced space. Whānaungatanga and Manaakitanga values are a strong focus at this kindergarten, teachers welcome and encourage tamariki and whānau to be involved in their programme.
Are you passionate about building and maintaining strong professional relationships with teams? Are you experienced in pedagogical leadership that enhances curriculum design and supports kaiako to make a difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau? This is a high energy, hands on, operational role.
The Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an experienced leader to join our Professional Practice Managers’ team. The team’s collective role is to enhance capability across NKA, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, with a strong focus on improving learning outcomes for tamariki. You will work alongside two other motivated professional practice leaders in supporting our25 kindergartens across Te Tai Tokerau. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in all areas of early childhood education. Your expertise will be to collaborate with other leaders and work directly with teaching teams to support high quality learning. You will play a pivotal role in delivering reliable, timely, and up to date professional support to our kindergartens and teams and ensuring all MOE licensing requirements are constantly met.
Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to take up the role of Kaiako Matua – Head Teacher at Forest View Kindergarten. This is an opportunity to guide a programme that values every child as competent, capable learner who bring unique identities and knowledge.
Forest View Kindergarten takes pride in its thoughtfully designed natural environment and its ongoing Enviro schools journey, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. The programme includes a weekly off-site nature programme, fostering curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection with the natural world.
