Mauri Centre of Innovation · Northland
Kaiako | Fully Certificated ECE Teacher
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeJob share possible
Mauri Centre of Innovation is seeking a full-time, permanent kaiako for its reo rua early learning centre in Whangārei. The role involves teaching and assessment with tamariki and whānau, and suits fully certificated ECE teachers, including beginning teachers; full pay parity and a Waha Rūmaki allowance are available.
- Reo rua centre moving towards immersion
- Place-based curriculum and community learning
- Funded te reo Māori professional learning
- Full parity and Waha Rūmaki allowance
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent kaiako position in an early learning centre, working with tamariki and whānau across intentional teaching, planning and assessment. The role suits a fully certificated ECE teacher and is open to beginning teachers, with full pay parity and a Waha Rūmaki allowance. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised ECE teaching qualification
- Current New Zealand practising certificate
- Commitment to kaupapa Māori and quality practice
- Strong relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Contribution to planning, assessment and reflective teamwork
- Willingness to keep developing professionally
About the school
Mauri is a small, collaborative reo rua early learning centre in Whangārei Te Terenga Paraoa. It is working towards immersion and follows a place-based, whānau-centred kaupapa with Māori learning and community connections.
How to apply
Apply through the link in the listing with a CV and brief cover letter, including an idea for an innovative early learning setting. Applications close 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Full parity. Waha Rūmaki allowance.
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Ready for a fresh teaching opportunity in Whangārei Te Terenga Paraoa? Join Mauri: Centre of Innovation, a small, collaborative reo rua early learning centre in Whangārei, on a five-year journey towards immersion. Our kaupapa, “Kia tupu te mauri, kia rangatira…”
The school
Mauri Centre of Innovation
- Type
- Reo Rua Education and Care
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Address
- 2 Shortland Street, Regent, Whangarei