Makino Kindergarten · Manawatu/Whanganui
ECE Registered Teacher
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.8Beginning teachers welcome
Ruahine Makino Kindergarten in Manawatū-Whanganui is seeking a permanent, part-time registered ECE teacher for up to 0.8 FTTE, starting in the new year. The role involves 32 hours weekly across Monday to Friday and suits beginning teachers who hold an ECE qualification, registration and current first aid certification. The package includes a stated salary scale, 4.5 hours’ non-contact time and six-plus weeks’ annual leave.
- 32 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
- Up to 0.8 FTTE permanent position
- Enviroschool with nature-based learning
- Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 9am.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
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About the role
Permanent part-time ECE teaching role for 32 hours each week, Monday to Friday, with daily hours varying between 8:30am and 4:30pm. The teacher will support children's wellbeing, communication, relationships, belonging and learning through nature-based and holistic practice, including te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. The role includes 4.5 hours of non-contact time weekly, a salary of $62,862 to $105,686, ongoing professional support and more than six weeks' annual leave; beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Relevant ECE qualification and current teacher registration
- First aid certificate including units 6401 and 6402
- Proven ICT skills
- Strong planning, assessment and self-review capability
- Sound bicultural practice and clear communication
- Strategies for working with diverse learners and outdoor learning
About the school
Ruahine Makino Kindergarten is an Enviroschool that values sustainability, outdoor learning and children's connection with nature. It provides an inclusive, multicultural setting where bicultural practice, te reo Māori, New Zealand Sign Language, wellbeing and belonging are part of everyday learning.
How to apply
Complete the teacher application form from the school's website and submit it by email with your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 16 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Ruahine Makino Kindergarten is a warm and inclusive Kindergarten where every child is valued. As a proud Enviroschool, we embrace sustainability and nature-based learning while fostering children's wellbeing, emotional literacy, social skills, and sense of belonging. Te reo Māori and…”
The school
Makino Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 35
- Address
- 58 Lethbridge Street, Feilding