Senior Educator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Culinary Development Lead - Business & Education

at Compass Group New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Car + Annual Bonus

Lead menu innovation and food trends across Compass Group brands.
Shape national culinary strategy with senior operational leaders.
Global support, local impact with NZ flavours and producers. (

Bring your culinary leadership to the table & shape the future.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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Manager - Out of School Care at Ohaupo School

at Ohaupo School

This is a Part time job

Ohaupo, Waikato

$42,000 – $54,000 per year

Be Ōhaupō School's Manager (30 hrs/wk, M-F). Lead fun, unforgettable after-school adventures. No weekends, plus free childcare! Apply now.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed five days ago

Head Teacher (BestStart Highfield)

at BestStart Educare

New to you

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Full Pay Parity

Lead a passionate and supportive teaching team
Support tamariki aged 2 to 3.5 years to thrive
Join a centre that truly feels like a home away from home

Help us provide high quality care and education for our tamariki while growing your career with BestStart Highfield!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Team Leaders | Saplings Early Learning Taupō

at Saplings Early Learning Taupo

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$32.59 – $46.56 per hour

Are you an experienced ECE teacher ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference? Or perhaps you're ready to take the next step into leadership?

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17h ago

Listed six days ago

ECE Kaiako - Westlake Forrest Hill

at Auckland Kindergarten Association

New to you

This is a Full time job

Milford, Auckland

Join a passionate, collaborative and experienced kaiako team
Inspire learning through nature, sustainability and outdoor exploration
Permanent, full-time opportunity in a welcoming kindergarten community

ECE Kaiako – Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

ELC Educator (unqualified)

at Barnardos

New to you

This is a Part time job

Hornby, Canterbury

$27.80 per hour (gross)

Exciting opportunity to join an established community focused centre
Dynamic and passionate teaching team
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional team making a positive difference in the lives of our tamariki!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Early Childhood Education - Regional Manager

at New Shoots Children's Centres

New to you

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$120 - 130k

Senior leadership and direction across 6 centres
$120 - $130k
Company vehicle

Lead people. Strengthen capability. Shape the future of early learning in the Bay of Plenty.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Senior Librarian Children & Youth Birkenhead Library

at Auckland Council

New to you

This is a Part time job

Birkenhead, Auckland

$88-$104k p/a plus kiwisaver & benefits

Bring your passion for libraries & your local community to this exciting role
Senior role with opportunities to work across Kaipātiki Local Board Libraries
Extra leave, KiwiSaver and exclusive staff discounts

Lead and develop innovative programmes for children and youth, support the team, and engage with the community. Apply now!

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager - Out of School Care at Ohaupo School

at Ohaupo School

New to you

This is a Part time job

Ohaupo, Waikato

$42,000 – $54,000 per year

Be Ōhaupō School's Manager (30 hrs/wk, M-F). Lead fun, unforgettable after-school adventures. No weekends, plus free childcare! Apply now.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Culinary Development Lead - Business & Education

at Compass Group New Zealand

New to you

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Car + Annual Bonus

Lead menu innovation and food trends across Compass Group brands.
Shape national culinary strategy with senior operational leaders.
Global support, local impact with NZ flavours and producers. (

Bring your culinary leadership to the table & shape the future.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

16h ago

Listed eleven days ago

ECE Kaiako -Blockhouse Bay

at Auckland Kindergarten Association

New to you

This is a Full time job

Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Join a warm, experienced, and collaborative teaching team
Celebrate diversity within a vibrant multicultural kindergarten community
Inspire learning through play, sustainability, and outdoor exploration

ECE Kaiako - Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Manager – Faculty International

at Auckland University Of Technology

New to you

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Partner with senior leaders to deliver international outcomes.
Grow partnerships and enhance the international student experience.
Permanent, full-time role based at AUT’s city campus.

Shape AUT’s global strategy and international growth.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

ELC Educator - Hastings

at Barnardos

New to you

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$27.80 per hour (gross)

Exciting opportunity to join an established community focused centre
Dynamic and passionate teaching team
Be a part of an incredible organisation committed to quality early learning

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional team making a positive difference in the lives of our tamariki!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Centre Manager

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Lead a values-driven, community-focused preschool
Step into the role with strong support already in place
Focus on leadership, people, and action, not doing everything yourself

Grow your leadership career and make a genuine difference for tamariki and whanau in a well-loved, community-focused preschool.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Workforce Development Lead / Training Lead (Fixed-Term / Contract)

at Plastics New Zealand

New to you

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland(Hybrid)

Influence workforce capability across an entire industry
Work directly with the Chief Executive, Board and industry leaders
Lead an independent, high-impact strategic review

A rare chance to help shape the future of workforce development for the industry, influencing how skills are developed & delivered for years to come.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen hours ago

Director of Quality and Innovation

at Future Skills

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

The opportunity to shape a newly created strategic leadership role
Professional development opportunities + one professional membership
Extra paid day off, staff discounts and staff events

A newly created role established to bring quality, compliance, programme development, L&T and instructional design together under one strategic lead

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Kaiako Puna Reo

at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year
Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.

Kaiako Puna Reo

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Event Director & Facilitator

at Team Up Events

New to you

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

Build a Career, Not Just Get a Job
Every Day is Different
Join a Team That Loves What They Do

Not your average 9 to 5. Travel, lead, inspire and build a career delivering world-class corporate team events across New Zealand.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor Operational Policy and Guidance

at Education Review Office

New to you

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Shape operational policy for ECE regulation
Lead complex regulatory guidance and frameworks
Influence system-wide improvement for tamariki

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes to improve learning for children and young adults across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

ECE Centre Manager | Busy Bees Onehunga

at Busy Bees Aotearoa

New to you

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$101,120 per year

Full Pay Parity + Discounted childcare for your tamariki
Supportive Leadership + Ongoing Training & Development
Monthly staff wellbeing budget + Staff Uniform

We're looking for a Centre Manager to work alongside our Regional Manager in continuing to build and evolve our beautiful Onehunga Centre.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Head Teacher (BestStart Parkside)

at BestStart Educare

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Full Pay Parity

Full pay parity and great staff benefits
Supportive, stable team in central Christchurch location
Great career growth opportunities

Lead our preschool team at BestStart Parkside. Inspire learning, mentor teachers, and deliver a responsive, high-quality curriculum

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Pouako

at Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand

New to you

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Generous study leave and ongoing support for research initiatives
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Access to wellbeing initiatives

A strong support network of Pouako A competitive salary with an annual review and progression 5 weeks annual leave Flexible working arrangements

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Engagement and Enrolment Contractor

at Ruahine Kindergartens

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

ECE Centre Manager

at Barnardos

New to you

This is a Full time job

Clendon Park, Auckland

$104,146.00

Lead an Established ECE Team: Inspire excellence in Clendon
Shape Young Futures: Create magical learning environments for tamariki
Grow Your Career: Balance hands-on teaching with strategic management

Lead and inspire at Barnardos Clendon ECE! Passionate Centre Manager needed. Shape futures, lead our passionate team and nurture tamariki.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22d ago

Listed five days ago

People, Culture and Wellbeing Manager

at Kidsfirst

New to you

This is a Full time job

Middleton, Canterbury

$125,000 – $135,000 per year

Leading Not-For-Profit Early Childhood Education Network
Supporting a dedicated workforce of 300+
Managing a $30m+ payroll budget

As our People, Culture & Wellbeing Manager, you will be an integral cog in both the daily workings and the strategic direction of this organisation.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Director of Education for Nelson Marlborough West Coast

at Ministry of Education

New to you

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Shape regional education outcomes through strategic leadership
Lead change, influence priorities and deliver equitable outcomes
Join a national leadership team driving responsive, locally informed solutions

Lead education across Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast, driving equity, achievement and system-wide impact for learners.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Student Administration Services Administrator

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

New to you

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$61,358 - $68,316 per annum

Coordinate the systems behind the learner journey
Help shape smarter student administration services
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider

Support the systems, processes and people that help learners move smoothly through their journey at Ara.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

7d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago