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Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga
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About this role
Central Kids Ōtorohanga
Kaiako Tautāwhi - Teacher Aide | Permanent | Part-time 10 hours/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. This role is 10 permanent hours per week: Monday - Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm providing lunch break cover for other kaimahi however there is also opportunity to accept additional fixed term hours on a term-by-term basis.
Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?
Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.
Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.
Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.
Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration
Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership
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). Other benefits that you will enjoy include:
- discounted Southern Cross health insurance
- discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
- confidential EAP services
- Boost membership providing access to a variety of retail discounts
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.
- has existing entitlement to work in Aotearoa | New Zealand
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz.
Closing date: 10 August 2026 however applications will be viewed as received.
You can view the Position Description here: https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-tautawhi
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga position at centralkids located?
This Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga role at centralkids is based in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga role at centralkids full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent position. It is posted as a Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga role in the Central Kids - Ōtorohanga department at centralkids.
Which team or department does the Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga at centralkids belong to?
This Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga position is part of the Central Kids - Ōtorohanga department at centralkids. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga job at centralkids posted?
This Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga position at centralkids was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga
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