Early Childhood Team Leader | Wellington

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

Start May 2026

FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)

3 Management Units

Based in our Wellington tari

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position 

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative Team Leader to guide and lead our team of Early Childhood Kaiako. In this role you will:

• Provide leadership to a team of teachers who work in partnership with parents, supervisors, and whānau to design personalised learning programmes grounded in Te Whāriki — He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa.
• Bring strong curriculum knowledge and experience to shape high‑quality distance learning
• Contribute to Te Kura's journey toward becoming a bilingual organisation — proficiency in te reo Māori is desirable

Kaiako at Te Kura engage with our ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events, and also work onsite with colleagues in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so Kaiako are able to request to work from home for up to two days per week. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

As a Team Leader you will be able to thrive in a busy environment, show initiative, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated.  As well as this you will: 

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Ability to lead, and support staff performance and development
• Experience developing engaging learning environments
• Confidence in online learning and digital tools
• A commitment to delivering on organisational strategic priorities and to working confidently with external stakeholders
• Engage whakamana by empowering and enabling the mana of others by respecting their voice and giving them choice
• Include kotahitanga by uniting all aspects of wellbeing through balanced holistic development
• Nurture whaitake by connecting yourself and others with relevant pathways as determined by our aspirations and interests
• Lead through māramatonutanga by the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and understanding
• Foster whakawhanaungatanga by honouring mutually respectful relationships that strengthen everyone
• Be committed to progressing in your te reo Māori journey in a real and authentic way

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or contact Wendy Talbot-Aspin, Regional Manager, Early Childhood Education & Overseas, via email at Wendy.Talbot-Aspin@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026