Fix term Early Childhood Kaiako

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Fixed Term (July – December 2025)

FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)

Based in Wellington Office


Passionate about shaping the future of education?

Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa.
Join a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements.


E pā ana ki te tīma | About the team

Early Childhood Te Kura offers a free, individualised programme for ākonga/learners aged two to six years old. Learners enrol with the programme for various reasons including distance, itinerant, high health needs, special development needs, special circumstances.


Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

Due to increased enrolments, we are looking for a 1.0 Full Time, qualified Early Childhood Kaiako.

This is an exciting role for an experienced ECE Kaiako who will work in partnership with parents/supervisors/whanau and develop an individual programme of learning for ākonga, using the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki – He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa.

This role requires someone who works collaboratively in a team, is willing to learn, is a problem solver, share ideas and builds respectful and reciprocal relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Te Kura's ongoing transformation of distance learning.


Ko koe tēnei | About you

Our programme uses various online communication tools, so you need to be able to be digitally literate and capable with technology.

If you are an excellent communicator, self-motivated, show initiative, and are committed to improving education outcomes for learners, we would love to hear from you. With Te Kura working to become a bilingual organisation having proficiency or skills in Te Reo Māori would be highly desirable.


Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura offers:

Professional growth opportunities within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Flexibility to balance work and life, with options to request to work from home 2x per week.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of ākonga across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.


Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school, catering to up to 24,000 ākonga at any one time. We provide authentic, student-centered learning programmes, from early childhood through to NCEA Level 3, including opportunities for young adults and adult learners.

Our vision is to empower every ākonga to achieve their goals—anytime, anywhere, for anyone: Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa.


E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page.

If you have any questions about how Te Kura ECE works, don't hesitate to contact Wendy Talbot-Aspin, ECE and Overseas Regional Manager on 0800 65 ++ 88, Ph 027551+146 Ext 8333 or Gin Simmonds ECE Team Leader 0275371040.

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz


Applications close at 5 pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

 
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