ECE Kaiako

ECE Kaiako – Māngere West Kindergarten

Fixed Term | 27.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Fixed term dates: 19 January 2026 – 3 July 2026

Fantastic opportunity to experience teaching within a long-standing kindergarten community

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has supported quality early childhood education across Tāmaki Makaurau since 1908. With 112 kindergartens, KiNZ centres, and extensive support services, we are committed to providing safe, enriching, bicultural learning environments guided by Te Whāriki and focused on the wellbeing of tamariki, whānau and community.

About Māngere West Kindergarten

Māngere West Kindergarten has been part of the local community for more than 60 years. We are a welcoming, inclusive place where whānau feel at home and where tamariki are supported by an experienced, fully qualified kaiako team. Our kaiako are creative, dedicated, and deeply committed to providing high-quality learning experiences.

Our programme is grounded in Tamariki strengths and interests, supported by a rich range of engaging resources cultural and nature-based puzzles, open-ended materials, art and craft experiences, and musical instruments that foster creativity, problem-solving and self-expression.

Whānau are valued as partners in learning. We welcome parent involvement in daily life at the kindergarten and work together through conversations, shared planning and Storypark to support each child's progress.

Our close relationship with Viscount Primary School helps to ensure smooth transitions for tamariki moving to 'big school', with strong connections between kaiako teams and a shared commitment to supporting confident, capable learners.

The Role

We are seeking a registered and certificated ECE Kaiako to join our team on a fixed-term contract, this is a part time role 27.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a highly engaged, community-focused kindergarten and experience the wider mahi of the AKA.

You will work collaboratively within a supportive team, bringing strong bicultural practice, commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and confidence in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning. Your ability to build warm, trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues will be central to your success.

What You will Bring

• A flexible, enthusiastic, team-focused approach
• A strong grounding in play-based learning
• Inclusive practice that supports diverse learning needs
• Commitment to bicultural practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strengths in relationship building and communication
• Capability in planning, assessment and documentation
• Creativity, imagination and confidence in using ICT to extend learning
• A genuine appreciation of nature and outdoor learning, including sustainability, gardening and caring for Papatuānuku
• A willingness to get involved, get creative and get your hands dirty alongside our tamariki

Everything you do will support meaningful, positive outcomes for tamariki.

How to Apply

We encourage interested applicants to visit Māngere West Kindergarten (please phone ahead). More information is available on the AKA website.

Applications close 14th December 2025 at 12pm (unless filled earlier).

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand.