Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking applications from qualified, experienced kaiako who have the following attributes: -  

• Leadership, management, and mentoring skills

• Pedagogical leadership knowledge and experience  

• Vision and a forward focus

• Is able to establish authentic and respectful relationships with children, whānau and colleagues.

• Is self-motivated, have initiative and is able to work collaboratively with others.

• Is a good communicator with all members of the wider kindergarten community.

• Has a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the rich diversity of the tamariki, whānau and local community.

• Have knowledge and understanding of the Enviroschools initiative.  

Comrie Park Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by a professional practice and management team. Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teacher, and Senior  Collective Agreement 2023-2026. 

Applicants must hold a recognised NZ ECE qualification, current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate.  Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Tuesday, 4 November,2025.

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, Whangārei, 0141. 

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