Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) seeks a Head Teacher to lead a committed team of teachers at Manaia View Kindergarten, Raumanga, Whangarei commencing as soon as possible.

The kindergarten is located within the grounds of Manaia View School and is part of the Raumanga community. They are a place where learning is nurtured through connection – to people, to whenua, and to the aspirations of the community.  

Manaia View Kindergarten caters for 30 children aged 2–6 years, operating Monday to Friday, and is staffed by a team of four kaiako, a part-time administrator, and a cook. The team is committed to creating a warm, respectful, and responsive environment where tamariki are empowered to investigate, explore, and make sense of their world.

With around 90% of tamariki having Māori heritage, their teaching and learning are deeply grounded in Te Ao Māori. Their philosophy is shaped by the values of Aroha, Ngā Hononga, Manaaki, and Hiringa, which are woven throughout they daily practice and relationships.

Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking applications from qualified, experienced teachers 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.  

Manaia View 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 Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026. 

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Tuesday 3 June 2025. 

Applicants must hold a recognized NZ ECE qualification, current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz