Employment

Raumanga Kindergarten - K1 (0.5) Teacher

Applications close:
October 6, 2025

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an inspiring and reflective teacher to join the team at Raumanga Kindergarten, Whangarei. This 20-hours per week position will have varying daily hours.

Raumanga Kindergarten is a mana enhancing environment where children and whānau thrive in relationships with staff who value difference and cultural diversity and are committed to enhancing well-being through fair and equitable practices.

The kaupapa of Raumanga kindergarten includes being a pro-active and progressive learning environment, inviting all families to be part of a collective culture that empowers children, whānau, and teachers. The Kaiako have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi as they consider a Te Ao Māori approach and practices to be a developing strength within the team.   

What we offer you is:

  • Pay parity with the primary school sector.
  • A yearly individual professional development budget.
  • 15 days professional time each year to work on your own professional growth cycle.
  • Regular, scheduled noncontact time each week.
  • 6 weeks annual leave.
  • Ongoing professional support and guidance from a professional practice team.  
  • Wellbeing support through a comprehensive Wellness Policy.
  • A supportive induction and mentoring programme for new graduates.

Raumanga Kindergarten has a team of 4 teachers and part time administrator.  The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, catering for a roll of 30 children between two and six years of age.  Raumanga Kindergarten operates for 48 weeks per year.   

Raumanga Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by professional practice and management teams. NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.  

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate and first aid certificate.  

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Monday 6 October 2025

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

Email full applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz

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