Mauri Centre of Innovation · Northland
Kaiako Matua | Head Teacher (Certificated ECE)
Early learningFull-time, PermanentJob share possible
Mauri Centre of Innovation is seeking a fully certificated Kaiako Matua to lead teaching, curriculum, team development and centre operations in a reo rua early learning setting in Whangārei Te Terenga Paraoa. This is a full-time, permanent position with annual remuneration of $90,000–$110,000 pro-rated. Part-time hours or shorter days may be considered, with funded te reo Māori professional learning.
- Leads curriculum and mentors kaiako
- Supports enrolments, licensing and compliance
- Place-based Te Whāriki – Te Ara Māori curriculum
- Start date not stated
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 15 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This permanent, full-time Certificated ECE Head Teacher role combines teaching, pedagogical leadership and centre operations. You will lead curriculum with a small team, mentor kaiako, oversee planning, assessment and internal evaluation, and manage enrolments, records, compliance and relationships with tamariki, whānau, hapū, iwi and the community. The salary is $90,000–$110,000 annually, pro-rated, with funded te reo Māori professional learning. Part-time hours or shorter days may be considered.
What they’re looking for
- Full ECE certification and strong teaching practice
- Leadership experience or readiness to develop into leadership
- Sound organisation across centre operations and compliance
- Willingness to continue learning te reo Māori
- Ability to mentor kaiako and guide curriculum processes
- Fluency in te reo Māori is not required
About the school
Mauri Centre of Innovation is a reo rua early learning centre in Whangārei Te Terenga Paraoa, with a whānau-centred approach. Its place-based programme uses Te Whāriki – Te Ara Māori and Kōwhiti Whakapae, with purpose-designed areas for movement, science, art, sensory exploration and outdoor learning.
How to apply
Applications close 15 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
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 90-110k annual pro-rated. Funded te reo Māori professional learning.
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Wanted: A unicorn. Mauri: Centre of Innovation is a reo rua early learning centre in Whangārei Te Terenga Paraoa. “Kia tupu te mauri, kia rangatira ai te whānau” is our kaupapa. We offer an authentic, whānau-centred environment where our people…”
The school
Mauri Centre of Innovation
- Type
- Reo Rua Education and Care
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Address
- 2 Shortland Street, Regent, Whangarei