Education

Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Jackson Park

Central Kids · 201-1000 employees

Rotorua, Bay of PlentyYesterday
$29.90 an hourOnsitePart timeNo experience needed

What the role involves

  • Supporting tamariki
  • Assisting teachers
  • Advocating for children

What they ask for

Entitled to work in New Zealand; passion for working with tamariki; strong communication; adaptable; team player; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships.

About the job

Central Kids Jackson Park

Kaiako Tautāwhi - Teacher Aide | Permanent | Part-time - 22.5 hours per week

We are looking for a motivated and energetic teacher aide to join our team in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people

Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao

Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose

Rangatiratanga | We serve with courage and integrity

Kia haumaru We create safe and inclusive spaces

Kōkiri Hī ki Te Pae Tawhiti

Together we paddle with strength and unity towards a horizon where our tamariki shine as bright as Tamanuiterā

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaimahi are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Association Support Staff Collective Agreement (KASSCA).

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for a dedicated teacher aide who:

  • has a passion for working alongside and advocating for tamariki
  • has strong communication skills
  • is adaptable and flexible
  • can work effectively within a team and on their own
  • have an understanding of tiriti based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
  • embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
  • demonstrates a commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.

Requirements for this role:

  • entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand

For more information please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz

Closing date: 21/10/2026

You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-tautawhi