Join our Reliever Whānau!
Looking for flexible work that makes a real difference? We're on the lookout for passionate, qualified Trained Relievers to support our kindergartens and help tamariki and whānau thrive.
Whether you're looking for a few days a week or casual work that fits around your lifestyle, relieving with Central Kids gives you the freedom to work when it suits you, while making a positive impact in the lives of tamariki.
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
Why Relieve with Central Kids?
Every day is different. One day you might be supporting curious explorers in a kindergarten close to home, and the next you could be helping another team create meaningful learning experiences for tamariki.
Relieving offers:
- Flexibility to work when it suits you
- Opportunities to work across a range of services
- A chance to share your skills while learning from others
- The satisfaction of making a difference wherever you go
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation
Central Kids employs relieving kaiako to provide day-to-day and short-term cover across our services throughout the Central North Island.
Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).
Ko wai koe? | Who are you?
We are looking for someone who:
- Loves supporting tamariki to learn, grow, and succeed
- Enjoys variety and is happy working across different services
- Adapts quickly to new environments and teams
- Builds positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
- Understands and values Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based partnerships
- Champions a culture of health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
- Contributes to growing and supporting future leaders
What you'll need
- The legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
- A level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE or Primary Education
- A current practising certificate
Join our reliever whānau and help create brighter futures for tamariki across Central Kids.
You can view the Position Description here:
https://www.centralkids.org.nz/trained-reliever
