Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre · Canterbury
Qualified Kaiako
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeJob share possible
Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre in Waltham, Christchurch, seeks a qualified early childhood teacher for a permanent role working 32 hours weekly, Monday to Friday between 8am and 4.30pm, with fortnightly team meetings. The start date is flexible, including immediately, and beginning teachers may apply; applicants need first aid certification and a clean, full driver’s licence.
- Extended pay parity offered
- Licensed for 29 children
- Large outdoor learning area
- Regular community excursions
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 22 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time qualified kaiako role in an early learning and kōhanga reo setting, working 32 hours each week. Hours are flexible from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4:30pm, with fortnightly team meetings, and the start date can be immediate. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised early childhood teaching qualification
- Experience supporting child-led learning
- Strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues
- Clear communication skills
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Clean, full driver’s licence
About the school
Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre is a small centre in Waltham, Christchurch, licensed for 29 children. It focuses on wellbeing, belonging, strong relationships, child-led learning and whānau connections, with a large outdoor area and regular community outings.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email. Applications close on 22 November 2026; the school is not an accredited employer and cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood teacher looking for a supportive, community-focused environment? Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre is a small, high-quality centre committed to wellbeing, belonging and providing exceptional early childhood education. We are a hidden gem in…”
The school
Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 31
- Address
- 40 Shakespeare Road, Waltham, Christchurch