Teacher Aide

5 days ago

Mangere Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Kindergarten Association Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000 per year

Teacher Aide – Māngere West Kindergarten (Permanent Part-time – 10 hours/week)

Discover a fulfilling opportunity to work in a child-focused learning environment with a warm and supportive team at Māngere West. As part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), we have a rich history in Early Childhood Education since 1908.

About Us:

At AKA, our commitment is to provide a safe and enriching early childhood learning environment. A charitable trust, we deliver exceptional, play-based and safe learning experiences in our 112 kindergartens and KiNZ centres across Tāmaki Makaurau. We are proud of our strong bicultural foundation, and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, localised curriculum, culture and identity.

About Māngere West Kindergarten:

At Māngere West Kindergarten we welcome all whānau. We have been part of the community for 60 years and have an experienced, qualified kaiako team. We are creative, great communicators, friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic and go above and beyond for our tamariki and whanau

Our learning programme focuses on the tamariki interests and strengths, and we have high quality engaging resources our tamariki love to learn with. Our wide range of puzzles including cultural, nature, machinery, and games help tamariki with their fine motor and problem-solving skills. Tamariki express themselves visually through arts and crafts and our array of musical instruments encourage dance and expression.

The Role:

We are seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our dedicated team on a permanent, part-time basis (10 hours per week). Your role will involve assisting the teaching team in maintaining a beautiful learning environment, supporting routine activities with the tamariki, and ensuring resources are organised. We value energy, initiative, flexibility, and strong ICT skills to support documentation preparation.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in working with young tamarik, preferably in a Kindergarten or Early Childhood Education setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to listen, explain, and build positive relationships.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, tolerance, and perseverance are essential qualities.
  • Commitment to delivering a high-quality AKA Kindergarten service aligned with our philosophy of learning through play.
  • Team player with attention to detail, confidentiality, and an understanding of AKA's mission and values.

How to apply:

If you resonate with our values and are excited about contributing to a fun and friendly team, we encourage you explore more about Māngere West Kindergarten on the AKA website.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. We look forward to welcoming a new team member into our vibrant learning community.

Applications close of 5th December 2025, at 12.00pm (unless filled prior).

All applications need to be made through our online application.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position

Job Details

Reference #

23296

Posted on

21 Nov 2025

Closes on

05 Dec :00

Location(s)

Mangere West

Expertise

Teacher Aide

Job level(s)

Entry / graduate, Experienced 2-5 years

Work type(s)

Permanent

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