Job description Early Intervention Teacher
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: Rotorua or Tauranga
Job specific information
Are you an Early Childhood superstar ready for a change in career direction?
Due to expansion of our Early Intervention Service, we have several opportunies for you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change.
About the role:
Community based – supporting children who have high and very high and complex learning support needs and their whānau/families.
Working alongside kaiako to support inclusion.
Support successful transitions to school.
Support whānau/families to get early information, resources and support so that disabled children get the best start in life.
Working as part of a transdisciplinary team with other specialists from agencies such as Child Development services, BLENNZ, Ko Taku Reo and Ministry of Education.
Based in Rotorua or Tauranga, but the role will be covering the Bay of Plenty region.
Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.
About you
We are looking for people who have:
A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).
A post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain this within four years of beginning in the position. If you do not have a Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention, the minimum qualification for this position is a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or a recognised equivalent, a minimum of at least 3 years teaching experience, full teacher’s registration and a current practising certificate – this will enable you to pursue a Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention which CCS Disability Action will support.
A minimum of three years teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
Experience in working with children with additional learning needs would be an advantage.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective relationships with whānau/families, early childhood facilities and other agencies.
Strong leadership and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
Full NZ driver’s license.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close on Sunday 19 July 2026. Applications will be considered as they come in, so please apply today.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.