" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eArohanui Kindergarten - Permanent Fulltime Teacher\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5309\"\u003e Teaching \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5311\"\u003e Kapiti \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5312\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 23/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e At\u0026nbsp;He Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we\u0027re proud to support\u0026nbsp;136 kindergartens\u0026nbsp;across the regions of\u0026nbsp;Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawat\u0026#363;, K\u0026#257;piti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt,\u0026nbsp;Wairarapa and Otago. We also offer a unique\u0026nbsp;home-based service, Etu Ao, in\u0026nbsp;Porirua\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Levin, with a special focus on\u0026nbsp;Pacific families.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe believe that\u0026nbsp;high-quality early childhood education\u0026nbsp;is a powerful force\u0026mdash;for children, their wh\u0026#257;nau, their communities, and for the future of\u0026nbsp;Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a\u0026nbsp;national leader\u0026nbsp;in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of everything we do are our values:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Nurturing the mana of the child\u0026nbsp;- Honouring each child\u0027s unique identity\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;and potential\u003cbr\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kounga | Quality\u0026nbsp;- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services\u003cbr\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pono | Integrity\u0026nbsp;- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency\u003cbr\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability\u003cbr\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mahi Tahi | Partnership\u0026nbsp;- Working together with wh\u0026#257;nau and communities\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eToday, more than\u0026nbsp;6,000 children\u0026nbsp;are part of the Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional\u0026nbsp;150 children\u0026nbsp;enrolled in our\u0026nbsp;Etu Ao\u0026nbsp;home-based programme. Together, we\u0027re building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Description\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eArohanui Kindergarten is the early childhood centre attached to the teen parent unit situated at Waiopehu College, Levin, which caters for young parents in the Horowhenua, Shannon, Foxton and Otaki areas. The whole service is called He Whare Manaaki Tangata, a purpose-built structure, that opened at the beginning of Term 1 2014.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eOur team has sound understanding of best practice, particularly working with children under the age of two years and deliver a wh\u0026#257;nau-based approach (where older and younger tamariki learn alongside each other). We also have a commitment to working alongside young parents and their wh\u0026#257;nau and work collaboratively with the teachers attached to He Whare Manaaki Tangata and Waiopehu College.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are licensed for 31 children, with 15 being under 2, who attend for 6.5 hours each day.\u0026nbsp; You will join our team of\u0026nbsp;5 other teachers.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fulltime role worked Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To apply for this teaching position, you need to address the key requirements listed below.\u0026nbsp; We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles.\u0026nbsp; Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edemonstrate skill and enjoyment in working with children aged 0- 5 in a wh\u0026#257;nau-based educational setting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehas experience and ability in establishing authentic, warm relationships with a diverse range of wh\u0026#257;nau, including young parents and community.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ework in partnership within a secondary school environment including engaging with kaiako, leaders and other professionals to promote a holistic educational setting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eparticipate in collaborative professional relationships that demonstrate evaluative practice and adaptively apply this learning in practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eenjoys teaching in a dynamic setting that values initiative.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Applications close on Tuesday, 17th November 2026 at 11.45pm \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1129169\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "