Why Choose NKA?
We don’t just offer a job – we offer an ECE career with incredible benefits:
· 20 hours per week (16 contact + 4 non-contact)
· $500 annual professional development fund
· 15 non-contact professional days for your personal growth and guidance from professional practice leaders
· 6 weeks annual leave
· Wellbeing support through our comprehensive Wellness Policy
· Financial contributions to sporting registrations and physical activities memberships
· Induction & mentoring for new graduates
Operating five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year
If you are an inspiring educator who is passionate about empowering young learners, positive, driven, values professional growth and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate. Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of applying. 2026 ECE graduate’s welcome! We provide excellent support for registration and mentoring.
Closing date for applications: 2.00 pm Monday 23 November 2026.
Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2026-2028
Download an application pack and a position description from the NKA website www.nka.org.nz or email appointments@nka.org.nz to request an application pack and position description.
Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141
