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Kaiako

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

About This Role

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kaahui Wellington

Kaiako

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Kaiako

Te reo Māori, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

  Suitable for beginning teachers
Listed 11:50 am 16 March 2026
Closes Midnight 30 March 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HArrV

Te Kaahui Kōhanga Reo (based in Newtown, Wellington) is recruiting for a kaiako to join our whānau.

About us

  • Te Kaahui Kōhanga Reo was established in 1984
  • Current role: 28 tamariki (40 licenced)
  • Kaimahi: 4 kaiako, 2 kaiāwhina, 1 kaitari

Benefits of the position

  • Kaimahi are paid in line with pay parity bands and the living wage, with consideration also given to qualifications and experience
  • Children of new kaimahi can start immediately and incur no fees
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave
  • 20 days’ sick leave

About the role

  • 40 hours per week (8am to 4:30pm)
  • Skills and experience required:
    • a passion for teaching and nurturing tamariki
    • fluent in te reo Māori
    • if not already achieved, intention to complete Te Tohu Whakapakari
    • a commitment to the whāinga of Te Whāriki

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Lana Andrews
kaiwhakarite@tekaahui.co.nz
64 27 307 0672

Job description
TKKR Kaiako JD.doc

Vacancy reference #:1HArrV

Listed 11:50 am 16 March 2026
Closes Midnight 30 March 2026

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kaahui NZ

ECE centre details

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kaahui

Type: Te Kōhanga Reo
Maximum licenced places: 40

Service ID: 64030
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Physical address:
135 - 137 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington

Postal Address:
Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045

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 Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
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