Kaiako Maraurau | Teacher - Owhata

Central Kids Owhata

Kaiako Maraurau - Teacher | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whanau to achieve their full potential.

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 kaiako 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 Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA)

Ko wai koe?

| Who are you?

We are looking for someone who :

is a strong advocate for tamariki

understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whanau

demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga

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

has an awareness of the culture of child protection

is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki

is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies

demonstrates a growth mindset

Requirements for this role :

entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand

level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE

hold a current practising certificate

hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher

We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.

For more information please email

• or phone

All applications must be through the Bamboo portal, email applications will not be accepted.

Closing date : 07 / 11 / 2025

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