Early Childhood Educator (Kaiako)

About the role

Te Ako o te Tui, an early learning service on the University of Auckland's Grafton Campus, is looking for a NZ-qualified and certificated Kaiako. The service is licensed for 90 children aged 3 months to 6 years and offers a purpose-built, well-established centre with strong teacher-child ratios. The role is primarily based in the over-2s setting, with flexibility to support across the full age range, and is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) on a fortnightly rotating shift.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver intentional teaching strategies and make learning visible through meaningful assessment and planning.
• Apply Te Whāriki to curriculum design and responsive teaching.
• Reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and grow understanding of tikanga and te reo Māori.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to team culture, internal evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Manage planning, assessment and compliance responsibilities proactively.

Required profile

• New Zealand qualified and certificated teacher.
• Experience working across all age groups in a mixed-age, culturally diverse setting.
• Sound understanding of pedagogical practice, including Te Whāriki, and competence in planning, assessment and compliance.
• Enthusiastic, reflective practitioner committed to professional growth and inclusive practice.

What we offer

• Above full pay parity, from Step 1 ($60,701) to Step 11 ($101,719).
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Discounted public transport, parking and childcare.
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver matching up to 6.75%.
• Inclusive parental leave and career development opportunities.

Applications close on 4 November 2026 and must be submitted online with a cover letter and CV; email applications are not accepted.