Employment

Hillcrest Kindergarten - K1 (0.5) Kaiako

Applications close:
January 12, 2026

About Hillcrest Kindergarten:

Amana-enhancing environment where tamariki and whānau thrive

Akaupapa of empowerment, equity, and cultural diversity

Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and growing Te Ao Māori practices

A team of 3 kaiako + part-time administrator

Operating five 6-hour sessions, Monday–Friday, 48 weeks per year 

What We’re Looking For:

Warm, respectful communicator

Passion for cultural competence and social justice

Love for hands-on learning with tamariki and whānau 

Qualifications:

NZECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE)

Current practising certificate & first aid certificate

2025ECE graduate’s welcome! We provide excellent support for registration and mentoring.

Be part of something bigger – join NKA’s network of 25 kindergartens and grow with us!

 

All applicants must be eligible to work in NZ at the time of applying.

This position will commence early 2026.

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm 12 January 2026

 

Apply now and start your journey with NKA.

Download an application pack and position description from the NKA website www.nka.org.nzor email appointments@nka.org.nzto request via email.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz

Email full applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz

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