Kindergarten Teacher

Full time, Long-term relieving (LTR), Start Date : 19 / 01 / 2026 (Parental Leave)

Are you passionate about developing meaningful relationships with tamariki and whanau, by respecting their aspirations for their tamaiti and dedicated to making a difference?

The ability to establish and foster genuine and meaningful relationships with local hapu and iwi and confident in the use of te reo and tikanga Maori is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team to develop and grow the service with new ideas, share your passion, expertise and strengths to enrich learning.

Creating an environment where learners can be confident in their identity, language and culture is highly valued.

About this role

You will be working in a team of six teachers, plus support staff, to provide a high quality programme for up to 80 children over the week

We have strong whanaungatanga relationships with whanau, tamaiti and the wider community

We are part of a small seaside community, ten minutes from New Plymouth

This is a parental leave relieving position (19 January to 22 December

• ) and it is a condition of the relieving appointment that it will be terminated by the employer within one month from the date that the permanent incumbent is to return to work.

Such date to be set in agreement with the employer.

What we offer you

Benefits of the KTCA

An organisation that offers fantastic professional development opportunities

Professional network of 24 kindergartens supported by the Senior Teacher Team

We encourage all kindergartens to be involved in Enviroschools, Incredible Years, Healthy Heart and deepening our cultural journey to strengthen Te Ao Maori

Applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current registration (or evidence that it has been applied for).

Download an application pack from our website or phone

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Free KindergartenMaximum licenced places : 50

Physical address : 2 Mckellar Street, Oakura

Postal Address : New Plymouth

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