Kindergarten Teacher

Part time, Long-term relieving (LTR), FTTE up to : 0.5, Start Date : 19 / 01 / 2026 (Parental leave)

Early learning / kohanga reo, Certificated teacher.

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aoturoa, Well-being / Mana Atua.

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

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 language, culture and identity is highly valued in this place.

About the role

You will

be part of a team to develop and grow Patea Kindergarten

be willing to share your passion and strengths to enrich learning for tamariki

create an environment where learners can be confident in their language, culture and identity

This is a parental leave relieving position (19 January to 20 November

• ) 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

All applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current teacher registration.

For further information about our Kindergartens and to download an application pack go to our website or phone

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Free KindergartenMaximum licenced places : 40

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