Teacher

• Teaching
• Upper Hutt
• Permanent / Full Time

27/5/2026

He Whānau Manaaki Introduction | He Whānau Manaaki 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.

At the heart of everything we do are our values:

• 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

At Silverstream Kindergarten we are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for all children and their whānau. Our spacious and vibrant building, with a large outdoor area and established trees, provides the perfect setting for tamariki to explore. We hold a termly event that all whānau are invited to, so that relationships are developed and strengthened.

Silverstream was the first kindergarten in the Upper Hutt area and we have a strong sense of community. We are near Silverstream Village and benefit from local amenities including proximity to both train and bus routes. We have a close relationship with both local schools, Silverstream and Pinehaven, and a strong transition to school process.

We encourage children to learn through play, to explore different experiences and to develop social skills within a warm caring environment. Our teachers work with the children, listening to them, extending their thinking and supporting them to work with each other. Our programme grows from children’s interests. We make sure each child has the opportunity to follow their interests in a supported way during the day’s session.

We are licensed for 60 children aged 2 years and over. Our sessions operate from 8.30 – 2.30 Monday - Friday. You will join our team of 7 other teachers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who:

• demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and uses this to effectively grow their Te Tiriti-based practice across the curriculum.
• has an in-depth understanding of noticing, recognising, and responding to children's learning, and uses their understanding to support the team in designing and implementing the curriculum
• have strong knowledge and experience with using systems and processes that support team meeting our obligations e.g. reviewing procedures, internal evaluation, Health and Safety.
• Whanaungatanga - Builds and sustains strong, honest, and respectful relationships. Focuses on creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels valued, moving beyond just working together to becoming a true community.
• Communicates with warmth, confidence and a strong commitment to collaboration within a large team. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills which actively contribute to reciprocal, collaborative learning-focused relationships

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: Tuesday 11:45pm 9 June 2026