Head Teacher/Centre Manager

Mokopuna Early C E and Care Centre Northland

Full time, Permanent

Mokopuna ki Tarewa is seeking an experienced and passionate pouwhakahaere | head teacher/centre manager to lead our kaupapa Māori early childhood centre in Whangārei. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is deeply committed to tamariki success, whānau engagement, and the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori through full immersion learning and daily practice.

We are looking for a leader who can confidently drive and uphold a strong kaupapa Māori ethos where Te Reo Māori is the primary language spoken throughout the centre and where tikanga Māori is naturally lived, practiced, and embedded across all aspects of centre life.

The successful applicant will:

• lead the daily operations of the centre
• inspire and support a high‑performing teaching team
• champion a fully immersive Te Reo Māori learning environment
• build strong relationship...