Employment

Why choose Northland Kindergarten Association?

We don't just offer a job, we offer a rewarding early childhood education career with outstanding benefits, including:

• $750 annual professional development fund
• 15 non-contact professional days each year to support your growth and learning
• Guidance and support from our Professional Practice Leaders
• Six weeks annual leave
• Wellbeing support through our comprehensive Wellness Policy
• Financial contributions towards sporting registrations and physical activity memberships
• Induction and mentoring programme for beginning teachers and new graduates

About You

Applicants must hold:

• A recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Diploma of Teaching ECE)
• A current practising certificate
• A current first aid certificate

Applicants must be currently residing in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Northland Kindergarten Association adheres to the employment conditions outlined in the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2026-2028.

Applications close: Monday7 December 2026 at 2.00pm

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 or post to:Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005,Whangarei, 0141‍‍

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