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.
Halswell Kindergarten
Permanent, part time 0.909 Kaiako
Vacancy Number | KIDS2506 |
Job Title | Kaiako |
Salary Scale | K1 The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 per annum, pro rata, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. |
Kindergarten | Halswell Kindergarten |
Job Size | Part time, 0.909 This position is 25 hours each week, worked as follows:Contact hours:8.30am - 1.30pm Monday - FridayWith an additional 11 hours and 22 minutes professional time each week. |
Person Specification | 0.909 Kaiako Halswell - Person Specification (.docx Format; 1020Kb) When applying for the position, the application form will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on 4 key criteria from the person specification. For this position, the key criteria are;
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Closing Date | 4.00pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025 |
Apply Now | Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.
Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date. |
Burnham Kindergarten
Permanent, part time 0.545 Kaiako
Vacancy Number | KIDS2507 |
Job Title | Kaiako |
Salary Scale | K1 The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 per annum, pro rata, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. |
Kindergarten | Burnham Kindergarten |
Job Size | Part time, 0.545 This position is 15 hours each week, worked as follows:Contact hours:11.30am - 2.30pm Monday - FridayWith an additional 6 hours and 49 minutes professional time each week. |
Person Specification | 0.545 Kaiako Burnham - Person Specification (.docx Format; 1014Kb)When applying for the position, the application form will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on 4 key criteria from the person specification. For this position, the key criteria are;
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Closing Date | 4.00pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025 |
Apply Now | Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.
Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date. |
Opawa St Martins Kindergarten
Permanent, part time 0.545 Kaiako
Vacancy Number | KIDS2508 |
Job Title | Kaiako |
Salary Scale | K1 The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 per annum, pro rata, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. |
Kindergarten | Ōpāwa St Martins Kindergarten |
Job Size | Part time, 0.545 This position is 15 hours each week, worked as follows:Contact hours:11.30am - 2.30pm Monday - FridayWith an additional 6 hours and 49 minutes professional time each week. |
Person Specification | 0.545 Kaiako Opawa St Martins - Person Specification (.docx Format; 1014Kb)When applying for the position, the application form will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on 4 key criteria from the person specification. For this position, the key criteria are;
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Closing Date | 4.00pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025 |
Apply Now | Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.
Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date. |
West Rolleston Kindergarten
Permanent, part time 0.545 Kaiako
Vacancy Number | KIDS2509 |
Job Title | Kaiako |
Salary Scale | K1 The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 per annum, pro rata, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. |
Kindergarten | West Rolleston Kindergarten |
Job Size | Part time, 0.545 This position is 15 hours each week, worked as follows:Contact hours:11.30am - 2.30pm Monday - FridayWith an additional 6 hours and 49 minutes professional time each week. |
Person Specification | 0.545 Kaiako West Rolleston - Person Specification (.docx Format; 1013Kb)When applying for the position, the application form will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on 4 key criteria from the person specification. For this position, the key criteria are;
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Closing Date | 4.00pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025 |
Apply Now | Please complete and submit a Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date.
Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date. |
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 |
Job Description | We’re looking for Registered ECE Teachers (Primary considered) who are community focused and have a passion for delivering quality early childhood education. |
Closing Date | |
Apply Now | Click here to access Relieving Application Form |