Summary
This dual role strengthens Northland Kindergarten Association’s (NKA’s) commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural responsiveness. By integrating Enviroschools leadership with strategic cultural advisory, this position provides a holistic approach to NKA’s direction, ensuring alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and best practice.
Role Overview
This role will provide:
· Enviroschools Leadership - Strengthening the programme, supporting facilitators, educators and management and embedding sustainability within NKA
· Cultural Advisory - Providing independent strategic guidance to the CE and Board, ensuring cultural integrity in policy and decision-making
· Professional Learning & Development (PLD)- Tailoring PLD opportunities to enhance staff capability in sustainability and cultural responsiveness
· Support for the Roopū - Establishing and empowering NKA’s cultural leadership body to champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi based practice
Requirements
Applicant Requirements:
· At least 3 years’ experience in Enviroschools Leadership
· At least 3 years’ experience in Cultural Advisory within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Sector
· Conversational level of Te Reo Māori
Please Provide a Cover Letter and CV via email to appointments@nka.org.nz
Closing date for applications is Friday 4 April 2025 at 2.00pm
