Situated within a diverse and multicultural community on Manaia View Primary School site, Manaia View Kindergarten enjoys strong local connections and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The kindergarten is staffed by a dedicated team of 4 kaiako and a part-time administrator. It operates five six-hour sessions each week, Monday to Friday, and caters for up to 30 children aged between two and six years.
This position would suit a kaiako whose attitude is warm and welcoming, whose communication style is open and respectful, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy. The successful applicant will actively uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their practice and be passionate about building meaningful relationships with children, whānau, and the wider community. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 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.
Closingdate for applications: 2.00 pm Monday 16th 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 orpost to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box4005, Whangarei, 0141
