Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Mill Crescent, Matamata

Central Kids Mill Cresent, Matamata

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.

Other benefits you'll enjoy:

• KTCA employment terms and conditions: Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement
• Discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
• Discounted health insurance
• Boost membership
• Free flu vaccination
• Confidential free EAP services

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 hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz. You can view the Position Description here: https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-maraurau.

Closing date: 2/07/2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.