ECE Kaiako - Ōmana Kindergarten (part time 27.25 hours)

ECE Kaiako | Ōmana Kindergarten, Papatoetoe

Part-time, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Starting Term 1, 15th January 2027

Bring your creativity, warmth and love of learning to Ōmana Kindergarten, where tamariki are encouraged to explore, discover and grow through play.

We are looking for a qualified and registered ECE kaiako to join our welcoming team and diverse community in Papatoetoe. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, contribute your strengths and support learning that reflects the interests and identities of our tamariki and whānau.

A place for curiosity and connection

At Ōmana, Te Whāriki underpins our practice. We value an inclusive, bicultural learning environment where every tamaiti feels a sense of belonging and their language, culture and identity are recognised and celebrated.

Our thoughtfully resourced spaces invite exploration, creativity and collaboration. A spacious, natural outdoor environment gives tamariki opportunities to move, investigate and connect with nature, with peaceful spaces to pause and enjoy quieter moments.

Our responsive kaiako follow the interests of tamariki, extending their thinking and supporting them to become confident, capable learners.

What you will bring

You will be a qualified and registered ECE kaiako with a current first aid certificate, who brings:

• A commitment to learning through play and a curriculum shaped by the interests, strengths and aspirations of tamariki and whānau.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and to strengthening your use of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and bicultural practice.
• Warmth and strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Sound planning, assessment and documentation skills that make learning visible and inform meaningful next steps.
• An inclusive approach that responds to diverse cultures, perspectives and learning needs.
• Creativity and confidence in incorporating music and movement into everyday learning.
• Confidence using ICT thoughtfully to support assessment, documentation and communication with whānau.
• A reflective, collaborative approach and a willingness to share ideas and keep learning.

Our vegetable and flower gardens have flourished under Jess’s care, and we’ve loved learning from her along the way. We’ll miss the knowledge and enthusiasm she’s shared with us. If you’re a kaiako who enjoys getting your hands in the soil, we’d love to hear from you. There’s plenty of room to bring your own ideas and share the joy of planting, growing and harvesting with our tamariki.

Grow alongside a supportive team

You will join kaiako who value collaboration, thoughtful discussion and ongoing professional learning. We welcome the skills, ideas and experiences you bring and offer opportunities to contribute to a rich and responsive curriculum.

Ōmana Kindergarten is part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), a not-for-profit organisation supporting tamariki and whānau since 1908.

Come and meet us

We welcome visits so you can experience Ōmana Kindergarten and meet our team. Please call ahead to arrange a suitable time.

To learn more about the kindergarten and apply, please visit the AKA careers website.

Applications close to 27th November 2026 (unless filled prior)

We may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.

Terms and conditions are in accordance with the applicable Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers’ Collective Agreement.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. AKA is not an accredited employer and cannot support applications for employer-assisted work visas.