Academic Staff Member Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Academic Staff Member – Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) – Te Paetahi Akoranga
Join our team and inspire the next generation of early childhood education (ECE) teachers! We are seeking a passionate, fully registered ECE kaiako to contribute to the delivery of our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) – Te Paetahi Akoranga programme.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced ECE kaiako who either holds a Master’s degree or is actively working towards one, and is committed to supporting ākonga to become confident, capable, and culturally grounded ECE professionals.
As a collaborative, well-organised educator with excellent communication skills, you will play a key role in ensuring ākonga success and well-being. A deep understanding of te ao Māori, fluency in te reo me ōna tikanga, and strong pedagogical knowledge - including in second language acquisition - are essential, reflecting our commitment to Tiriti-informed pedagogy.
This role includes classroom teaching, mentoring, and visiting ākonga in ECE settings, attending noho Marae, modelling best practice and helping them grow into skilled, reflective kaiako.
The successful candidate will:
✅ Hold a current full practising certificate (NZ Teaching Council)
✅ Be committed to te ao Māori and culturally sustaining pedagogies
✅ Be fluent in Te Reo Maori
✅ Be actively engaged in professional learning and research
✅ Have experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting adult learners
✅Be a positive and collaborative team member
✅ Hold a full New Zealand driver’s license
About Te Paetahi Akoranga – Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Te Paetahi Akoranga – Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) is a Tiriti-informed initial teacher education programme that prepares ākonga to become skilled, reflective, and culturally grounded early childhood kaiako. Rooted in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and informed by both te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā, the programme emphasises ako (reciprocal learning), whanaungatanga (relationships), and manaakitanga (care).
Through a combination of academic study and professional practice, ākonga engage deeply with the theory and practice of ECE. The programme encourages critical reflection, collaborative learning, and strong connections with whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider ECE community. Graduates leave not only as qualified teachers, but as committed advocates for tamariki, equity, and culturally responsive teaching in Aotearoa.
About Wintec
At Wintec, our teaching and learning practices are grounded in our core values:
Manawa nui –We reach out and welcome each other in. We lead with aroha, act with humility, and create space for others to belong.
Manawa roa – We learn and achieve together. This is about restoring balance, nurturing mauri, and creating spaces where we can succeed.
Manawa ora – We strengthen and grow the whole person. This is about persistence, patience and progress.
If you're ready to shape the future of early childhood education with a strong grounding in te reo me ōna tikanga Māori, and to live out these values in your everyday practice, we would love to hear from you.
