Anne West Kindergarten · Northland
Head Teacher/Kaiako Matua (K2)
Early learningFull time, Permanent
Anne West Kindergarten in Kaitaia, Northland, is seeking a full-time permanent Head Teacher/Kaiako Matua. The kindergarten runs five six-hour sessions each weekday for up to 30 children aged two to six, supported by 3.5 teachers, an administrator and a cook. Applicants need a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification, current practising certificate and first aid certificate.
- Leadership of a 30-child kindergarten
- Five weekday sessions, 48 weeks annually
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment required
- Partnerships with whānau, hapū and iwi
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 2.00pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Head Teacher/Kaiako Matua leading Anne West Kindergarten in Kaitaia. The kindergarten runs five six-hour sessions each weekday for 48 weeks annually, serving up to 30 children aged two to six with a team of 3.5 teachers, an administrator and a cook.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced leadership, management and mentoring capability
- Early childhood pedagogical leadership experience
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
- Strong partnerships with whānau, hapū, iwi and community
- Inclusive practice recognising diverse tamariki and whānau
- Recognised New Zealand ECE qualification, practising certificate and first aid certificate
About the school
Anne West Kindergarten is part of Northland Kindergarten Association and serves children aged two to six. Its work includes Te Ao Māori learning, relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi and the wider community, and inclusive practice.
How to apply
Download the application pack and position description from the Northland Kindergarten Association website, or request them from the appointments team. Applications close on 9 November 2026; applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 12 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an inspiring, experienced, and community-minded Head Teacher to lead the dedicated team at Anne West Kindergarten, Kaitaia. Anne West Kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year, catering for up…”
The school
Anne West Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 28
- Address
- 92 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia