Early Intervention Teacher

About the role

Join our Masterton office as an Early Intervention Teacher, providing high‑quality learning support across the Wairarapa and Tararua regions. You will work within a trans‑disciplinary team to help children with complex needs achieve equitable educational outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality learning support aligned with the Ministry’s He Pikopikona framework and Te Whāriki curriculum.
• Building capability of parents, teachers and whānau to support children’s learning.
• Collaborating with families to plan, implement and monitor intervention plans.
• Supporting transitions into early childhood education and school.
• Working within a trans‑disciplinary team for children with complex needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and registration as a teacher.
• Post‑graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention (or ability to obtain within four years).
• Several years of teaching experience with strong knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Understanding of diverse needs and disabilities in early childhood and family contexts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with learners, families and teachers.
• Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to adhere to Public Service Standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range $69,966 – $106,016 per year plus KiwiSaver.
• Permanent position within a supportive education services group.
• Opportunities to work across the Wairarapa and Tararua regions.