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Centre Leader – Te Whare Whai Hua (Puna Reo / ECE Centre)Location: Gisborne, Tairāwhiti
Applications Close: 10 January 2025
Start Date: 1 February 2025
Apply To: [email protected]
Te Whare Whai Hua is a kaupapa-driven early childhood centre grounded in mātauranga Māori, wairuatanga, whanaungatanga and a strong sense of tūrangawaewae. We are seeking a skilled and inspiring Centre Leader to lead our teaching team and ensure exceptional outcomes for our tamariki and whānau.
About the RoleThe Centre Leader provides professional leadership, ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the centre, and upholds the kaupapa, values and expectations of Te Whare Whai Hua and Te Aka Ora. You will oversee curriculum implementation, health & safety, staffing, compliance, whānau engagement and quality learning environments.
What We’re Looking For

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) or equivalent
Full practising certificate with NZ Teaching Council
Significant ECE experience in Aotearoa
Proven leadership, mentoring or management experience
Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, Te Ara Poutama, ERO indicators and sector regulations
Commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tātaiako and Tapasā
Excellent communication, relationship building and organisational skills
Ability to uphold professionalism, confidentiality and team culture

You Will Be Responsible For

Leading teaching practice and curriculum quality
Maintaining compliance with ECE Regulations, Licensing Criteria and Health & Safety
Managing staffing, rosters, ratios, induction, performance and professional growth
Strengthening relationships with whānau and the community
Ensuring policies, processes and reporting are up to date and effective
Supporting strategic planning, budgeting and centre development

Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to lead within a centre grounded in whakapapa and whānau, where tamariki are cherished and learning is enriched by cultural values and community connections. You will be supported by Te Aka Ora and work with a dedicated, passionate teaching team.
Job Description can be found here.

How to ApplyPlease send your CV, cover letter and referees to:
📧 [email protected]

Early Childhood Teacher/Teacher Aid - Gisborne Tairawhiti
We are looking for a energetic, enthusiastic, supportive Early Childhood teacher or kaiawhina to join our team at Te Whare Whai Hua Early Learning Centre.
The Staff at Te Whare Whai Hua provide education and learning for our babies within the centre. Te Whare Whai Hua promote Child development and protection, wellbeing and best care of children and whānau. Te Whare Whai Hua work toward achieving educational goals and support for whanau through the delivery of a range of student led programmes and supported whanau led strategies designed to meet learning needs of each individual.
Remuneration rate is set above Pay Equity Extension rates.
Full training support will be provided within this placement. You will be an integral part of the Te Aka Ora staff, supporting the teen parents and community whanau within the centre.
The successful applicant must hold a Current, Clean Full Drivers Licence. The applicant must be able to pass a full MOE Childrens worker Check and Police Vetting.
The successful client could also be a registered teacher with full or provisional registration.
For further information about the position, please make contact with Pele on [email protected]
For the Registered Teacher Job Description Click here
Unregistered Teacher Job Description Click here

If you would like to send through your interest in working for Te Aka Ora, please send your CV and Cover Letter through to us at [email protected]