Kaiako Tautāwhi | Teacher Aide - Ōtorohanga

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 [email protected].

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