Faulkner Bush Kindergarten · Tasman/Nelson
Kindergarten Teacher
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Faulkner Bush Kindergarten in Wakefield, Tasman, is seeking a qualified kaiako for a full-time, permanent position. The new kindergarten provides play-based learning for tamariki aged 2 to 6 in a natural setting, with a focus on environmental education, te ao Māori and strong community connections. Beginning teachers and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Foundation team at a new kindergarten
- Tamariki aged 2 to 6 years
- Nature-based learning in Faulkner Bush Reserve
- 15 professional days and six weeks’ leave
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 22 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent kaiako role on the foundation teaching team at a new kindergarten. You will support a play-based programme for tamariki aged two to six, with daily learning in the natural environment. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified early childhood kaiako
- Authentic use of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Collaborative approach to teaching
- Reflective, self-motivated practitioner
- Initiative to help establish a new kindergarten
About the school
Faulkner Bush Kindergarten is located in Faulkner Bush Reserve near Wakefield and is part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens. The kindergarten focuses on environmental learning, te ao Māori, holistic early childhood education, and connections between tamariki, whānau, community, and place.
How to apply
Submit the completed application form, CV, and cover letter to Nelson Tasman Kindergartens through the advertised application channel. Applications close on 22 November 2026; no closing time is given.
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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
“Nelson Tasman Kindergartens is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated kaiako to join the foundation teaching team at Faulkner Bush Kindergarten. Our exciting new centre opened this year. Located within the beautiful Faulkner Bush Reserve in Wakefield, the kindergarten will…”
The school
Faulkner Bush Kindergarten
- Type
- Free Kindergarten
- Authority
- Community based
- Address
- 24 Treeton Place, Wakefield