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 setting, working with tamariki aged 1 to 5. The centre welcomes beginning teachers as well as experienced or unqualified applicants working towards registration. The role includes fortnightly full-day non-contact time, professional development funding and coverage under the ECE collective agreement; applicants must be Wellington-based for in-person interviews and the centre cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visas.
- Mixed-age setting for tamariki aged 1 to 5
- Maximum of 25 children each day
- Fortnightly full-day non-contact time
- Professional development funding provided
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent ECE kaiako role in a mixed-age centre for tamariki aged one to five. The centre has up to 25 children each day and a teaching team of seven. Kaiako receive a full day of non-contact time every fortnight, professional development funding, and ECE collective agreement coverage. Beginning teachers and experienced kaiako are welcome; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Fully registered ECE kaiako, or someone working towards registration
- Practice aligned with the Teaching Council’s professional standards
- Positive relationships with tamariki and their whānau
- Engagement with the governance group and wider community
- Innovative approach to children’s learning journeys
- Ideally Wellington-based for in-person interviews
About the school
Kidzone is a community-based early learning centre in Newtown, Wellington, operating for more than 35 years. It provides a safe, caring environment focused on tamariki learning and development.
How to apply
Contact the centre for further information about the role and application process. Applications close on 16 November 2026; the listing does not provide a closing time.
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
- 19 Oct 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…”
The school
Kidzone Public Servants Childcare Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 22
- Address
- 113 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington