Te Ako o te Tui Early Childhood Centre - Grafton · Auckland
Kaiako - Early Childhood Educator
Early learningFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 30/11/2026, End Date: 30/11/2027 (Parental Leave Cover )
Te Ako o te Tui Early Childhood Centre at the University of Auckland’s Grafton Campus seeks a New Zealand-qualified and certificated kaiako for a full-time, 12-month parental leave position. Starting 30 November 2026, the role is mainly in the under-twos room, supporting up to 30 tamariki, with 40 hours per week on a fortnightly rotating shift pattern and a salary of $60,701–$101,719.
- Primarily based in the under-twos room
- Excellent 1:3 teacher-child ratio
- Above full pay parity salary
- Five weeks’ annual leave
Closes today
Applications close 5 Nov 2026, 11:59pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term kaiako role for 40 hours a week from 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2027, covering parental leave. The role is mainly in the under-twos room, supporting up to 30 tamariki with a 1:3 teacher-child ratio, with some work across the wider service. Hours follow a fortnightly rotating shift pattern.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand-qualified and certificated early childhood teacher
- Strong pedagogical knowledge and intentional teaching practice
- Ability to build relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
- Working knowledge of Te Whāriki
- Applies Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- Commitment to reflection and ongoing professional development
About the school
Te Ako o te Tui is a large early learning service on the University of Auckland's Grafton Campus, licensed for 90 children aged three months to six years. It has purpose-built spaces, strong staffing ratios, and a collaborative setting focused on tamariki learning, development, and wellbeing.
How to apply
Applications close on 5 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Ends
- 30 Nov 2027
- Listed
- 21 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a New Zealand-qualified and certificated Kaiako looking for a teaching role where relationships, quality practice, and professional growth are genuinely valued? Te Ako o te Tui Early Learning Service, located on the University of Auckland's Grafton Campus, is…”
The school
Te Ako o te Tui Early Childhood Centre - Grafton
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 95
- Address
- 9 Park Ave, Grafton, Auckland