· 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.
What We Offer Our Head Teachers
· 4extra non-contact hours per week for leadership responsibilities
· 4Head Teacher hui per year for collaboration and growth
· Wellnessincentives
· Excellentprofessional development funds to grow your leadership and teaching practice
Requirements
· Recognised NZ ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE)
· Current practicing certificate
· Current first aid certificate
· Current Child Protection certificate
· Applicants must be currently residing and eligible to work in New Zealand
This position is covered by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023–2026.
Closing date for applications & referees reports: Monday 27 July 2026, at 2.00pm.
Download an application pack and position description from www.nka.org.nz
Or email: appointments@nka.org.nz
Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141
