Kaiako Tautawhi | Teacher Aide - Opotiki

Central Kids Opotiki

Kaiako Tautawhi - Teacher Aide | Permanent | Part-time

We are looking for a motivated and energetic teacher aide to join our team in supporting tamariki and whanau to achieve their full potential.

This role is for 20 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours on a termly basis.

Ko wai tatou?

Who are we?

Ko nga tamariki te putake | children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki a-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are.

We celebrate diversity so that all whanau feel welcome and supported.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga thrive.

Our kaimahi are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whariki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Association Support Staff Collective Agreement (KASSCA).

Ko wai koe?

Who are you?

We Are Looking For a Dedicated Teacher Aide Who

has a passion for working alongside and advocating for tamariki

has strong communication skills

is adaptable and flexible

can work effectively within a team and on their own

has an understanding of tiriti based partnerships with tamariki and whanau

embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki

demonstrates a commitment to Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga.

Requirements For This Role

entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand

For more information please email

or phone 0508 845 633 ext 2

Closing date : 18 / 03 / 2025

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