Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Hinemoa

Central Kids [insert service name]

Kaiwhakaako | Permanent | Full-time

Ready to lead with purpose, inspire a passionate team, and make a real difference for tamariki and whānau? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

At Central Kids, ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | tamariki are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly values-led organisation where diversity is celebrated, every tamaiti is respected for who they are, and whānau feel genuinely welcomed and supported. Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships comes to life through our cultural strategy and our passion for seeing Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. With ongoing professional development and plenty of support around you, you’ll be part of a team that keeps learning, growing, and delivering Te Whāriki with confidence and joy.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).

Why you’ll love being part of Central Kids:

• Full Pay Parity and KTCA conditions
• Great employee discounts across retail, food and beverage
• Subsidised health insurance, free flu vaccinations and confidential EAP counselling
• Career pathways, professional development and wrap-around support
• Discounted childcare

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

• A confident, courageous leader who brings energy, heart, and a genuine commitment to tamariki
• Someone who helps create a culture grounded in health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki and manaaki
• A relationship builder who connects meaningfully with tamariki, whānau, community and external agencies
• Passionate about supporting tamariki to grow socially, emotionally and confidently

What you’ll need to bring:

• Entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Level 7 teaching qualification specialising in ECE
• Current practising certificate
• Valid first aid certification, Level 1 or higher

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential chat, please contact Ash ona.thompson@centralkids.org.nz.

Closing date: 21 August 2026

You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiwhakaako