" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePetone Kindergarten Permanent Full-time 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 Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5312\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 3/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt\u0026nbsp;He Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we\u0027re proud to support over\u0026nbsp;135 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\u0026nbsp;South 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;Pasific families.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\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.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt the heart of everything we do are our values:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\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\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kounga | Quality\u0026nbsp;- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pono | Integrity\u0026nbsp;- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mahi Tahi | Partnership\u0026nbsp;- Working together with wh\u0026#257;nau and communities\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\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.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCommunity Description:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are located just moments away from the vibrant Petone community of caf\u0026eacute;s and beach.\u0026nbsp;Our kindergarten is a warm reflection of the diverse heritage and rich culture of our local community. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do; we value strong wh\u0026#257;nau partnerships that creates a genuine sense of belonging for all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe engage in the Enviro-schools programme, we are committed to sustainability and a child-led curriculum that empowers our tamariki to explore and grow. You will be joining a supportive and passionate team of four teachers, caring for up to 40 children who attend for six hours daily. If you value connection, heritage, and a play-led approach to learning, we would love to welcome you to our team!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe are looking for an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who has:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong, experienced practice in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, weaving te reo M\u0026#257;ori, tikanga, and care for Papat\u0026#363;\u0026#257;nuku into everyday teaching and learning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelational skills that foster a genuinely collaborative environment, using clear communication and strong initiative to guide, empower, and support the teaching team in getting things done.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive approach to taking shared responsibility for the systems that keep our team organized, including planning, assessment and internal evaluation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep respect and confidence in celebrating the unique identity, language, culture, and diversity of every tamaiti and wh\u0026#257;nau.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of internal evaluation, with proven experience in recognizing the impact of teaching practice and continuously improving learning outcomes for tamariki.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above. 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 \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications close on:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday 24th November 2026 at 11.00pm\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \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=\"1131120\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "