Berhampore Kindergarten Fixed Term Fulltime Teacher

• Teaching
• Wellington
• Fixed Term or Temporary

24/7/2026

He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Introduction | He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Timatanga Kōrero

At He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we're proud to support over 135 kindergartens across the regions of Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Kāpiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and South Otago. We also offer a unique home-based service, Etu Ao, in Porirua and Levin, with a special focus on Pasific families.

We believe that high-quality early childhood education is a powerful force—for children, their whānau, their communities, and for the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a national leader in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.

· Nurturing the mana of the child - Honouring each child's unique identity and potential

· Kounga | Quality - Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services

· Pono | Integrity - Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency

· Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability

· Mahi Tahi | Partnership - Working together with whānau and communities

Today, more than 6,000 children are part of the Whānau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional 150 children enrolled in our Etu Ao home-based programme. Together, we're building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Community Description

The children who attend Berhampore Kindergarten are drawn from a long-established, southern suburb of Wellington. They reflect a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Our kindergarten is handy to the town belt, parks, schools and a shopping centre. Central Wellington is less than 5 kilometres away and a main bus route is within easy walking distance of the kindergarten.

The teaching team and community celebrate the diversity of children and families/whānau who attend Berhampore Kindergarten, and our teaching team is committed to ensuring equitable outcomes for all. We are strongly committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where all tamariki and whānau are welcome and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

The teaching team have a genuine commitment to growing our Te Tiriti-based practice with a focus on strengthening their connections with our local community, including our local primary school and neighbouring bush area. We continue the development of the learning environment, including strengthening resourcing, as a key focus to support equitable and engaging learning opportunities for all children. Our large tree lined outdoor area provides challenge and opportunities for both active and quiet experiences.

This is a fixed term fulltime role commencing August 2026 and finishing 6th August 2027 to cover leave at this Kindergarten.

Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm 40 hours per week

We are licensed for 40 children, who attend 6 hours per day. The successful applicant will join our team of 4 other teachers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced ECE kaiako who will:

• work responsively and inclusively in our diverse community, especially supporting children with additional learning needs, or who have English as an additional language.
• communicate and contribute collaboratively to a positive team culture by being flexible and IT literate
• confidently contribute to effective assessment practice, implementation and evaluation of our curriculum
• actively contribute to strengthening and sustaining the kindergarten's bicultural programme/practice and demonstrate a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• effectively work with parents as partners in their children's education.

To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above. We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles. Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.

Applications close on: 11:45pm Tuesday 11th August 2026