Employment

Hillcrest Kindergarten - K1 (0.5) Kaiako

Applications close:
April 20, 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 

There is potential for extra hours being available

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

2025 ECE 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.

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm 20 April 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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