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Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand
Applications close:
17 Apr 2026
Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Ruanui Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) based in Hawera, South Taranaki, is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher-in-Training to join their dedicated team to provide endless intentional learning experiences for our tamariki and their whanau.
We are seeking a team member who brings a warm, positive energy and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality education and care for our precious tamariki. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and committed to building respectful, meaningful relationships with whanau and tamariki.
A second or third year Teacher-in-Training is preferred, along with sound knowledge and some experience in planning, assessment and leading a quality programme. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, passionate person with proven organisational and time-management skills. While this role is permanent and is 40 hours per week, our ECE operational hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 5:15pm.
Our ECE aims to foster the joy of an inquiring mind, and support learning and development with respectful relationships and appropriate intentional teaching strategies.
Overview
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Ensuring tamariki are experiencing positive communication, interactions and intentional learning experiences while at the Centre.
- Complying with all Ministry of Education standards and regulations.
- Representing Te Puawaitanga ECE in a positive manner within the community.
- Ensuring all tamariki are kept safe from harm.
- Acting as an advocate for tamariki within the Centre whanau.
- Educating tamariki using the Te Whariki Early Childhood curriculum.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a sound understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Reo, with the ability and confidence to speak basic Reo.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in Te Whariki, Group Curriculum Design, assessment and planning.
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
- Be committed to a whanau first approach.
- Be passionate and encouraging about our nga tamariki development and learning.
- Value respectful relationships with whanau, tamariki and Kaiako.
What we can offer you
Competitive remuneration will be offered, along with discounted childcare fees.
Who we are
Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Ruanui Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) based in Hawera, South Taranaki.
For a copy of the Position Description, please email hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz . Applications will be reviewed and considered for interview as they are received.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
To make a confidential application, please submit your CV and cover letter to hradmin@safebusiness.co.nz . We will email you an Application for Employment form following the receipt of your CV and cover letter.
