Employment

What NKA Offers

• 30 hours per week (including non-contact time for assessment and staff hui)
• $500 annual professional development fund
• 15 non-contact professional days dedicated to your growth, plus ongoing support from professional practice leaders
• Wellbeing support through our comprehensive Wellness Policy
• Financial contributions toward sporting registrations and physical activity memberships
• Induction and mentoring for new graduates

Who We’re Looking For

If you are a qualified and registered ECE kaiako—or a third-year student completing your Bachelor of Education (ECE)—we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking someone who:

• Builds authentic, professional relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Is self-motivated, shows initiative, and enjoys working collaboratively
• Wants to be part of a supportive, dedicated team of kaiako and staff

Qualifications (for qualified applicants)

• NZ ECE qualification (minimum Dip. Teaching ECE or equivalent)
• Current practising certificate
• Current first aid certificate

2025 ECE graduates and third-year student teachers are welcome to apply!
We provide high-quality mentoring, professional growth opportunities, andsupport toward teacher registration.

All applicants must reside and be eligible towork in New Zealand.

Be part of something bigger — join NKA’s network of 25 kindergartens and grow with us!

Closing date for applications & referees reports: March 17^th 2026 2.00pm.

Apply now and start your journey with NKA.

Download an application pack and position description fromthe NKA website www.nka.org.nz or email appointments@nka.org.nz to request via email.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz

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