Trained Reliever

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