Kaiako .636 Papanui

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Papanui is situated in a quiet street in the heart of the suburb of Papanui. The community is made up of whānau from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds who are active in supporting the kindergarten. Kaiako take advantage of their location with visits to local St James Park and other areas in the vicinity.

The kindergarten has recently completed a major strengthening and enhancement project, resulting in a refreshed centre that is bright, inviting, and thoughtfully designed to support rich learning, play, and meaningful relationships well into the future.

Papanui Kindergarten has a team of teachers who work very effectively together to develop and sustain teaching and learning at the kindergarten. They intentionally target areas of pedagogy through Kidsfirst evaluation and review processes to continually strengthen and improve their practice and the kindergarten environment

Start Date/Hours of Work 

Duties to commence beginning of term 3, 2026.

This position is  25 hours 27 minutes each week, worked as follows:

Contact hours:

11.00am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday

With an additional 7 hours and 57 minutes professional time each week.

Job Description and Person Specification

Job Description and Person Specification – .636 Kaiako Papanui

When applying for the position, the application form below will ask you to describe your overall suitability for the position, focusing on the first 4 key attributes from the job description and person specification. For this position, the 4 key attributes are; 

1. A proven record in establishing strong professional, reciprocal relationships with whānau, children and the wider learning community as the foundation of placing the learner at the centre.
2. The ability to build positive relationships and work within a collaborative teaching team which has a shared leadership approach. Able to contribute their own strengths and knowledge as well as appreciating the learning they will gain from others.
3. They will have a sound understanding of, and ability to work with complex and diverse learners, within a multicultural context.
4. Energy and enthusiasm. Someone who is enthusiastic about continued learning for themselves and others, shows resilience, spontaneity and flexibility with a sense of joy and fun. A kaiako who is also calm and nurturing, respecting individual tamariki funds of knowledge.

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Remuneration

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 per annum, pro rata,  depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. 

Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed. Please refer to the Remuneration section of the FAQs on our website for more information. 

Apply Now

Please complete the below Head Teacher/Teacher Application Form prior to the closing date of 4.00pm Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Please note: All referee reports must also be completed and submitted prior to the closing date.   

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Hold a current practicing certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
• Have a level 7 or higher teaching qualification endorsed in Early Childhood Education or Primary (or have had your international qualifications assessed by NZQA to meet this requirement)
• Must be living in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand – NZ / Aust Citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency or Open Work Visa. Please do not apply if you are out of NZ or if seeking visa sponsorship. 
• Have a current first aid certificate or be able to obtain one prior to beginning the role.