Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Glenshea

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📍 Putāruru, Waikato, New ZealandPermanent

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Central Kids Glenshea

Kaiako Māraurau - Teacher | Permanent | Full-time


We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.


Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?


Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.  

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.  

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill. 

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration  

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership  


At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.



Why you’ll love being part of Central Kids:

  • Full Pay Parity and KTCA conditions
  • Great employee discounts across retail, food and beverage
  • Subsidised health insurance, free flu vaccinations and confidential EAP counselling
  • Career pathways, professional development and wrap-around support
  • Discounted childcare


Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

  • is a strong advocate for tamariki
  • understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
  • demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
  • embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
  • has an awareness of the culture of child protection
  • is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
  • is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
  • demonstrates a growth mindset


Requirements for this role:

  • entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
  • level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE 
  • hold a current practising certificate
  • hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher


We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.


For more information please email [email protected] or phone 0508 845 633 ext 2


Closing date: 27  September 2026


You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-maraurau


 

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