Central Kids Kindergartens - Ngātea · Waikato
Kindergarten Kaiako
Early learningFull-time, Fixed-term (16 Nov 2026 to 22 Dec 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Central Kids Kindergartens is seeking a full-time Kindergarten Kaiako in Ngātea, Waikato, from 16 November 2026 to 22 December 2028. This fixed-term role covers parental leave and involves early childhood teaching, bicultural practice and relationships with tamariki, whānau and community. Applicants need a Level 7 ECE qualification, practising certificate and first aid certificate; beginning teachers may apply.
- Full-time fixed-term position
- Ngātea, Waikato location
- Parental leave cover until December 2028
- Level 7 ECE qualification required
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time kindergarten kaiako role at Central Kids Ngātea, working with tamariki in an early learning setting and collaborating with the teaching team. This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position from 16 November 2026 to 22 December 2028.
What they’re looking for
- Level 7 early childhood teaching qualification
- Current practising certificate
- Current first aid certificate
- Entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Values Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga
- Builds respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and community
About the school
Central Kids Ngātea is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bicultural practice and strong partnerships with whānau. Its stated values include manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga and creating safe, inclusive spaces.
How to apply
Applications close on 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 16 Nov 2026
- Ends
- 22 Dec 2028
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you a passionate kaiako who loves seeing tamariki grow, explore, discover and thrive? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher to join our Central Kids whānau. This position is fixed term to cover a parental leave period…”
The school
Central Kids Kindergartens - Ngātea
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 53
- Address
- 27 River Road, Ngatea