Kidzone Public Servants Childcare Centre · Wellington
ECE Kaiako
Early learningFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Kidzone Public Servants Childcare Centre in Newtown, Wellington, is seeking a full-time permanent ECE kaiako for its mixed-age group of tamariki aged one to five. The role welcomes beginning teachers and unqualified applicants working towards registration, and includes fortnightly full-day non-contact time, professional development funding and coverage by the ECE collective agreement. Interviews will be held in person.
- Tamariki aged one to five
- Fortnightly full-day non-contact time
- Professional development funding available
- Not an accredited employer
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 11 Oct 2026, 6pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This is a full-time, permanent ECE kaiako role in a mixed-age setting for tamariki aged one to five. You will work with a team of seven in a centre capped at 25 children each day. The role includes a full day of non-contact time every fortnight, professional development funding and coverage under the ECE collective agreement.
What they’re looking for
- Fully registered ECE kaiako, or someone working towards registration
- Teaching aligned with the Teaching Council’s professional standards
- Positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community
- Ability to work with the Kidzone Governance Group
- Innovative and committed to children’s learning journeys
About the school
Kidzone is a community-based centre in Newtown, Wellington, operating for more than 35 years. It provides a safe, caring environment where tamariki can create, explore and play, with learning and development as its central focus.
How to apply
Contact the centre to discuss the role and application process; interviews will be held in person, preferably with Wellington-based candidates. Applications close on 11 October 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Kidzone Childcare Centre in Newtown is seeking a kaiako to join our team in a full-time, permanent role as one of our much-loved colleagues has made the call to move on from ECE teaching. Kidzone is a community-based centre in…”