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Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi
centralkids· Central Kids - Tūrangi
About this role
Central Kids Turangi
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
- Relocation costs if the successful candidate
- 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 Hayleigh on Hayleigh.Evett@centralkids.org.nz
Closing date: 13 September 2026
You can view the Position Description here:
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi role at centralkids is based in Tūrangi, 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 Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi role at centralkids full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent position. It is posted as a Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi role in the Central Kids - Tūrangi department at centralkids.
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When was the Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi job at centralkids posted?
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Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Turangi
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