Employment

Ruawai’s programme is committed to sustainability and cultural competence, ensuring tamariki experience learning that reflects respect for the environment and the diverse identities within our community. The teaching team promotes a culture of respect, independence, and responsibility.

We seek a leader who can inspire and guide a team through change, foster collaboration, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. You will bring proven communication skills to engage effectively with kaiako, whānau, and the wider community; strong systems management capability to ensure smooth operations and compliance; and community engagement expertise to strengthen partnerships and uphold our kaupapa. Your leadership style will be proactive, supportive, and adaptable, empowering kaiako and ensuring tamariki thrive. A commitment to sustainability and cultural competence in everyday practice is essential.

What We Offer Our Head Teachers

• 4 extra non-contact hours per week for leadership responsibilities
• 4 Head Teacher hui per year for collaboration and growth
• Wellness incentives
• Excellent professional 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 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 19 January 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.nzor post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box4005, Whangarei, 0141

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