Current Vacancies | Kidsfirst Careers

Please note, to be eligible to apply for any of our teaching positions you must:

Hold a current practicing certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
Have a level 7 or higher teaching qualification endorsed in Early Childhood Education or Primary (or have had your international qualifications assessed by NZQA to meet this requirement)
Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (unable to sponsor work visas)
Hold a current first aid certificate from a NZQA recognized provider or be able to obtain one prior to beginning the role.

Please note that all permanent appointments will be made on the understanding and agreement that if the kindergarten you are working in changes its operation to being open during term breaks, the appointee would be required to work.

Relieving Teachers

Christchurch City

Vacancy Number	KIDSCH
Job Title	Relieving Teachers (General)
Salary Scale	K1
Kindergarten	Various kindergartens across Christchurch City
Job Size	Various / Day to day We are looking specifically for relievers who have open availability across 5 days of the week, able to accommodate 8:00/8:15am starts and 3:00/3:30pm finishes, and have the ability to dip in an out of fixed term positions with in our kindergartens when the need arises.
Job Description	Our day to day relieving is casual in nature, this means as and when required. The amount of work a reliever will receive each week will vary according to the time of the year and the requirements of individual kindergartens along with the relievers availability. Relievers who are prepared to travel further, enable themselves more opportunities to be booked for work. We appreciate having relievers who are available over the winter and during term breaks. Full day relief typically starts from 8:00/8:15am in our services and ends at 3:00/3:30pm for most kindergartens, which is generally the contact hours of the kindergarten along with ½ an hour at the beginning and end of the session for preparation and tidy up (7 hours, less an unpaid lunch break). Some part-day, morning, afternoon, and lunch cover sessions are available, too. There is no professional time associated with day to day relieving. Relievers are individually contacted from 6.45am each day and matched to a specific relieving job meeting their needs and ours. The hours for relieving will vary depending on the need at the time. You will be paid for the hours you are booked. Fixed term positions come up for a variety of reasons and these positions are filled from within our pool of relieving kaiako. If you have indicated on your application that you are interested in such opportunities, our Professional Leaders will assess the fixed term position alongside your application and contact you when suitable opportunities that arise.
Closing Date
Apply Now	Complete the Relieving Application Form to begin your Kidsfirst career today!

Relieving Teachers Central Otago

& West Coast

Fixed term and day to day

Vacancy Number	KIDSCO / KIDSWC
Job Title	Relieving Teachers (General)
Salary Scale	K1
Kindergarten	All areas in Central Otago and the West Coast
Job Size	Various / Day to day We are looking specifically for relievers who have open availability across 5 days of the week, able to accommodate 8:00/8:15am starts and 3:00/3:30pm finishes, and have the ability to dip in an out of fixed term positions with in our kindergartens when the need arises.
Job Description	We’re looking for Registered ECE or Primary Kaiako who are community focused and have a passion for delivering quality early childhood education.
Closing Date
Apply Now	Complete the Relieving Application Form to begin your Kidsfirst career today!

Please note, to be eligible to apply for any of our teaching positions you must:

Hold a current practicing certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa

Have a level 7 or higher teaching qualification endorsed in Early Childhood Education or Primary (or have had your international qualifications assessed by NZQA to meet this requirement)

Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (unable to sponsor work visas)

Hold a current first aid certificate from a NZQA recognized provider or be able to obtain one prior to beginning the role.

Please note that all permanent appointments will be made on the understanding and agreement that if the kindergarten you are working in changes its operation to being open during term breaks, the appointee would be required to work.

We are looking specifically for relievers who have open availability across 5 days of the week, able to accommodate 8:00/8:15am starts and 3:00/3:30pm finishes, and have the ability to dip in an out of fixed term positions with in our kindergartens when the need arises.

There is no professional time associated with day to day relieving.

Relievers are individually contacted from 6.45am each day and matched to a specific relieving job meeting their needs and ours. The hours for relieving will vary depending on the need at the time. You will be paid for the hours you are booked.

We are looking specifically for relievers who have open availability across 5 days of the week, able to accommodate 8:00/8:15am starts and 3:00/3:30pm finishes, and have the ability to dip in an out of fixed term positions with in our kindergartens when the need arises.