Queenstown Preschool and Nursery · Otago
ECE/Primary Kaiako
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomePRT mentoringOverseas teachers welcome
Queenstown Preschool and Nursery in Tāhuna | Queenstown is seeking a full-time permanent ECE/primary kaiako to join its preschool whānau in January 2027. The role suits NZ-registered teachers, including beginning teachers, who value whānau connections, nature-based learning and child-led play. Staff receive full pay parity, mentoring for provisionally registered kaiako, and ongoing professional learning. It cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.
- January 2027 start
- Full-time permanent position
- ECE or primary qualification required
- Full pay parity for NZ-registered kaiako
Closes 4 Dec 2026
Applications close 4 Dec 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent kaiako position in a preschool setting, starting January 2027. The role is open to ECE and primary-qualified New Zealand-registered teachers, including beginning teachers, with mentoring available for provisionally registered kaiako. Full pay parity applies for New Zealand-registered kaiako, with ongoing professional learning.
What they’re looking for
- ECE or primary teaching qualification with New Zealand registration
- Strong relationships with whānau and the wider community
- Collaborative approach to working with the teaching team
- Positive contribution to a team-focused environment
- Commitment to child-led exploration and imaginative play
About the school
Queenstown Preschool and Nursery is a long-established, community-based not-for-profit centre in Tāhuna | Queenstown. It is based on a large central site and focuses on nature, child-led play, wairua, whanaungatanga and connection with Papatūānuku.
How to apply
Apply by email with a CV and cover letter to the centre office. Applications close 4 December 2026; the listing does not provide a closing time.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you guided by wairua, whanaungatanga and a connection to Papatūānuku? We are a well-established, community-based (not-for-profit) preschool in Tāhuna | Queenstown. Nestled on a big piece of land in the heart of the CBD, we embrace a strong focus…”
The school
Queenstown Preschool and Nursery
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 68
- Address
- 45 Brecon Street, Queenstown