Early Childhood Kaiako

6 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Te Kura - The Correspondence School Full time

**3 x Permanent position**

**Start January 2026**

**FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)**

**Based in Wellington**

**Early Childhood Kaiako | Teacher**
- Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura_

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

**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**

We're looking for dedicated kaiako with expertise in **Early Childhood** to join our team in **Wellington**.

In this role you will:

- Work in partnership with parents/supervisors/whanau and develop an individual programme of learning for ākonga
- Facilitate regular **huinga ako** (online and face-to-face) to provide pastoral care, connection, and personalised learning
- Provide constructive feedback and feedforward on ākonga learning
- Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to create flexible, engaging learning experiences

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

You will bring:

- **New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate**:

- Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki - He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa
- A calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral care
- Confidence using digital tools to connect with learners
- Enthusiasm for collaborative, values driven teaching
- A genuine interest in learning and embracing te reo Māori, with a commitment to growing your skills

**Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values**

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

- **Manaaki** — showing respect, generosity, and care
- **Whanaungatanga** — building relationships and belonging
- **Tika** — acting fairly and honestly
- **Ākonga at the Centre** — guiding every decision we make

**Hei whakautu | In return**

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

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

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

**Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025

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