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Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher

NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rotorua East Waikato

Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Head teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Listed 9:52 am 17 March 2026
Closes 4pm 07 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HArrx

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.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA)

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

  • a strong confident leader
  • actively advocates 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
  • dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
  • 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

For more information, please email hayley.brindle@centralkids.org.nz. Please note all applications are to be received via the employment portal no email applications will be accepted

You can view the position description here: https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiwhakaako

How to apply

Please send direct enquiries to:

Hayley Brindle
hayley.brindle@centralkids.org.nz
05 0884 5633

Vacancy link:

Vacancy reference #:1HArrx

Listed 9:52 am 17 March 2026
Closes 4pm 07 April 2026

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rotorua East NZ

ECE centre details

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rotorua East

Type: Free Kindergarten
Maximum licenced places: 40

Service ID: 5198
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Physical address:
7 Alastair Avenue, Te Ngae, Rotorua

Postal Address:
Tokoroa 3420

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
B1219347