Early Childhood Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Early Childhood Teacher (Unqualified, In-training or Qualified)

at ELC Group

This is a Full time job

Newtown, Wellington

$25 – $38 per hour

A warm and supportive team culture - we celebrate and reward our kaiako
Full pay-parity, great child-to-teacher ratios and good non-contact time
Beautiful facilities and fantastic professional development opportunities

A warm and supportive team culture - we celebrate and reward our kaiako
Full pay-parity, great child-to-teacher ratios and good non-contact time
Beautiful facilities and fantastic professional development opportunities

The Park ELC has exciting opportunities for in-training and qualified teachers to join our team!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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ECE Teacher | Lakeside Centre | Bush Kura | Mangawhai

at Miniwhais

This is a Full time job

Mangawhai, Northland

$27 – $41 per hour

Unique lifestyle + location
Calm, unhurried teaching environment, immersed in nature.
Full Pay Parity, weekly non contact & a team thats more like a family!

Unique lifestyle + location
Calm, unhurried teaching environment, immersed in nature.
Full Pay Parity, weekly non contact & a team thats more like a family!

Join Miniwhais in beautiful Mangawhai—teach by the lake, embrace Bush Kura, and enjoy a calm, supportive, unhurried teaching environment.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed seven days ago

Unqualified Preschool Teacher

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland

Paid ECE Learning Unlimited membership
Boost staff benefits package
Experienced preschool teacher

Paid ECE Learning Unlimited membership
Boost staff benefits package
Experienced preschool teacher

Not all great teachers come with a qualification - some come with heart, instinct, and a genuine passion for tamariki.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Early Childhood Teacher (Unqualified, In-training or Qualified)

at ELC Group

This is a Full time job

Newtown, Wellington

$25 – $38 per hour

A warm and supportive team culture - we celebrate and reward our kaiako
Full pay-parity, great child-to-teacher ratios and good non-contact time
Beautiful facilities and fantastic professional development opportunities

A warm and supportive team culture - we celebrate and reward our kaiako
Full pay-parity, great child-to-teacher ratios and good non-contact time
Beautiful facilities and fantastic professional development opportunities

The Park ELC has exciting opportunities for in-training and qualified teachers to join our team!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

ECE Kaiako - Mt Eden Kindergarten (part time job share 3 days)

at Auckland Kindergarten Association

This is a Part time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

Encourage tamariki curiosity and creativity through play-based experiences
Join our friendly and supportive kaiako team
Three-day job share with another Kaiako, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Encourage tamariki curiosity and creativity through play-based experiences
Join our friendly and supportive kaiako team
Three-day job share with another Kaiako, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

ECE Kaiako – Mt Eden Kindergarten (job share 3 days)) Kia ora,

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Unqualified Toddlers Teacher

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland

Unqualified and experienced
Fun team and environment
ECE Learning Unlimited membership

Unqualified and experienced
Fun team and environment
ECE Learning Unlimited membership

Want to continue to learn while working with toddlers. Advance your professional development with amazing learning opportunities and PD.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Early Intervention Teacher

at Acorn Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

$80,000 – $106,500 per year

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Change lives when it matters the most: be part of a growing non-profit team dedicated to evidence-based, neuro-affirming practice.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

ECE Teacher | Lakeside Centre | Bush Kura | Mangawhai

at Miniwhais

This is a Full time job

Mangawhai, Northland

$27 – $41 per hour

Unique lifestyle + location
Calm, unhurried teaching environment, immersed in nature.
Full Pay Parity, weekly non contact & a team thats more like a family!

Unique lifestyle + location
Calm, unhurried teaching environment, immersed in nature.
Full Pay Parity, weekly non contact & a team thats more like a family!

Join Miniwhais in beautiful Mangawhai—teach by the lake, embrace Bush Kura, and enjoy a calm, supportive, unhurried teaching environment.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16h ago

Listed five days ago

Qualified Teachers

at Fruition Education Limited

This is a Full time job

Flat Bush, Auckland

Passionate ECE teachers wanted for a new centre; deliver quality care, support child development, and grow in a collaborative, supportive team.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Qualified Teacher - ECE

at Barnardos

This is a Part time job

Otara, Auckland

$28.90 - $47.96 per hour (FPP)

Why apply? Diverse experiences, professional growth, meaningful impact
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning
Join an established community focused centre

Why apply? Diverse experiences, professional growth, meaningful impact
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning
Join an established community focused centre

Qualified ECE teachers wanted for dynamic roles. Shape young minds with Barnardos. Flexible, rewarding work.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Qualified Teacher - ECE

at Barnardos

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Manurewa, Auckland

$27.80 - $46.50 FPP role

Why apply? Diverse experiences, professional growth, meaningful impact
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning
Join an established community focused centre

Why apply? Diverse experiences, professional growth, meaningful impact
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning
Join an established community focused centre

Qualified ECE teachers wanted for dynamic roles. Shape young minds with Barnardos. Flexible, rewarding work.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Early Childhood Teacher

at ELC Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Remuera, Auckland

$25 – $36.66 per hour

Incredible work environment and facilities
Full pay parity + fantastic staff perks
A culture of continuous professional and personal development

Incredible work environment and facilities
Full pay parity + fantastic staff perks
A culture of continuous professional and personal development

Join our village in 2026! We're growing at our beautiful, nature-based Early Learning Centre. Team up with us!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

25d ago

Listed seven days ago

Early Childhood Educator

at Private Advertiser

This is a Part time job

Point Chevalier, Auckland

Part-time experienced, unqualified Educator required for busy Early Childhood Centre.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Administrator

at Moa Kids Early Learning Centre Inc

This is a Part time job

Redcliffs, Canterbury

We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, well organised, and has strong communication and administrative skills.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

ECE Kaiako - Birdwood Kindergarten (part time 27.25 hours)

at Auckland Kindergarten Association

This is a Part time job

Ranui, Auckland

Join a passionate, fully qualified tamariki centred teaching team
Support strong whānau partnerships in an inclusive kindergarten community
Perfect part time role 27.5 hours a week at Birdwood Kindergarten

Join a passionate, fully qualified tamariki centred teaching team
Support strong whānau partnerships in an inclusive kindergarten community
Perfect part time role 27.5 hours a week at Birdwood Kindergarten

ECE Kaiako - Birdwood Kindergarten (Part-Time 27.25 hours) Join

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

ECE Kaiako, Parnell Kindergarten (part time 20 hours)

at Auckland Kindergarten Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Parnell, Auckland

Champion inclusive practice and value the rich diversity of our community
Weave sustainability and a passion for nature into everyday learning experiences
Part-time, permanent position (20 hours Monday-Friday)

Champion inclusive practice and value the rich diversity of our community
Weave sustainability and a passion for nature into everyday learning experiences
Part-time, permanent position (20 hours Monday-Friday)

Kaiako – Parnell Kindergarten Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14h ago

Listed six days ago