Trained Reliever

Join our Reliever Whānau!
Looking for flexible work that makes a real difference? We're on the lookout for passionate, qualified Trained Relievers to support our kindergartens and help tamariki and whānau thrive.
Whether you're looking for a few days a week or casual work that fits around your lifestyle, relieving with Central Kids gives you the freedom to work when it suits you, while making a positive impact in the lives of tamariki.
Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?
Manaakitanga | We welcome in and grow people
Kaitiakitanga | We nurture tamariki and their connection to te taiao
Kotahitanga | We work together, unified in our purpose
Rangatiratanga | We serve with courage and integrity
Kia haumaru We create safe and inclusive spaces
Kōkiri Hī ki Te Pae Tawhiti
Together we paddle with strength and unity towards a horizon where our tamariki shine as bright as Tamanuiterā
Why Relieve with Central Kids?
Every day is different. One day you might be supporting curious explorers in a kindergarten close to home, and the next you could be helping another team create meaningful learning experiences for tamariki.
Relieving offers:
Flexibility to work when it suits you
Opportunities to work across a range of services
A chance to share your skills while learning from others
The satisfaction of making a difference wherever you go
The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation
Central Kids employs relieving kaiako to provide day-to-day and short-term cover across our services throughout the Central North Island.
Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).
Ko wai koe? | Who are you?
We are looking for someone who:
Loves supporting tamariki to learn, grow, and succeed
Enjoys variety and is happy working across different services
Adapts quickly to new environments and teams
Builds positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
Understands and values Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based partnerships
Champions a culture of health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
Contributes to growing and supporting future leaders
What you'll need
The legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
A level 7 Teaching qualification specialising in ECE or Primary Education
A current practising certificate
Join our reliever whānau and help create brighter futures for tamariki across Central Kids.
You can view the Position Description here:
https://www.centralkids.org.nz/trained-reliever

Employment type
Casual

Work arrangement
Yes