Education officer (early learning)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 02 / 10 / 2025, End Date : 15 / 07 / 2026 (Maternity leave)

General, School and ECE teaching support

We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Officer – Early Learning, based in Hobsonville, Auckland. This is a full-time, fixed-term position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday).

Our Education Officer – Early Learning will be a passionate and innovative early childhood educator who is passionate about inspiring the younger generation and advancing animal welfare.

In this unique and varied role, you'll help coordinate and support SPCA’s national education initiatives. You'll promote our education programme, develop curriculum-aligned education resources, and help build strong connections with early learning educators and key education sector stakeholders.

About You

You thrive in a customer-centric environment, take pride in providing an education programme for teachers and young learners. You have sound pedagogical knowledge and experience teaching within early learning settings.

You are comfortable working with others and are eager to be a member of a team that conceptualises and champions the development of curriculum-aligned animal welfare teaching and learning resources for New Zealand ECE centres, primary and intermediate schools.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Teaching or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• In-depth understanding of Te Whāriki.
• Thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning in New Zealand early learning settings.
• An understanding of animal welfare.
• Knowledge and experience of Tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, and Te Ao Māori (not essential, but it would be an advantage).
• Knowledge and understanding of te Reo Māori (not essential, but it would be an advantage).
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when required.

How to Apply

Please note that for more information about the important work we do and SPCA’s impact, you can visit our website. Application details can also be found on our website.

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