Whangamata Free Kindergarten · Waikato
Teacher Position
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Whangamatā Kindergarten in Waikato seeks a full-time, permanent teacher/kaiako from Term 1 2027. The early learning role involves working with tamariki and whānau, embedding te ao Māori, and exploring the local environment through the weekly Ako o te Whenua programme. Hours are 8.45am–2.45pm, with 40 morning and 20 full-day children; beginning teachers may apply.
- Full-time permanent kindergarten position
- Term 1 2027 start
- Ako o te Whenua environmental programme
- Te ao Māori embedded daily
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent kaiako role at Whangamatā Kindergarten, working six hours daily from 8.45am to 2.45pm. The kindergarten has 40 tamariki attending morning sessions and 20 attending full days, with a 1:10 ratio. You will work alongside four full-time kaiako, an education support worker and an administrator, starting in Term 1 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Collaborative kaiako
- Creative approach to teaching
- Respectful teaching practice
- Experience working with teaching and support staff
- Commitment to a warm, inclusive learning environment
About the school
Whangamatā Kindergarten is a Green Gold Enviro-School with te ao Māori part of its daily programme. Its Ako o te Whenua programme includes weekly trips in the kindergarten van to explore the local environment, supported by connections with whānau, community and te taiao.
How to apply
Apply for the full-time kaiako position by 18 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
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Whangamatā Kindergarten is looking for someone to enhance the mauri of our space. Our kindergarten prides itself on building authentic connections with mokopuna, whānau, community, and te taiao. We are a Green Gold Enviro-School, in which te ao Māori is…”
The school
Whangamata Free Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 37
- Address
- 202 Port Road, Whangamata