Ngahina Kindergarten · Wellington
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens – Head Teacher
Early learningFull-time, Permanent
Ngahina Kindergarten in Paraparaumu is seeking a full-time, permanent Head Teacher. The role involves leading four teachers in a full-year kindergarten licensed for 40 children, working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The kindergarten values inclusive practice, strong whānau and community connections, and continued development of Te Tiriti-based practice; the start date is not stated.
- Leads a team of four teachers
- Licensed for 40 children
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours
- Full-year kindergarten setting
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 11pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time head teacher role at a year-round kindergarten licensed for 40 children. You will lead a team of four teachers and work 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The start date is not stated.
About the school
Ngahina Kindergarten is centrally located in Paraparaumu, near Coastlands Mall and the library, and serves families from Ōtaki to Paekākāriki. It provides an inclusive environment, is developing its Te Tiriti-based practice, and has strong local community and primary school connections. The kindergarten has a well-resourced indoor environment and a large outdoor area.
How to apply
Apply through the organisation’s website with a covering letter addressing the required skills and abilities, your résumé, and other requested information. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Ngahina Kindergarten is centrally situated in Paraparaumu, with Coastlands Mall, and the library close by. Ngahina Kindergarten serves a wide area from Ōtaki to Paekakariki, and we are welcoming of, and responsive to, the diversity this brings to our learning…”
The school
Ngahina Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 48
- Address
- Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu