Our Amazing Team & Tamariki

You can feel confident leaving your tamariki with our unique and culturally diverse teaching team. The best part of our Centre is the vast majority of our Kaiako have degrees in Early Childhood Education. Our Kaiako encourage the development of your tamaiti self-esteem, independence, confidence, responsibility, and respect for others.

Our Centre Philosophy states – “Here at Harakeke Early Learning Centre, we pride ourselves in providing an environment where tamariki are nurtured and cared for, where they can learn through play, lead by example, explore their surroundings, understand their value and be embraced by aroha.”

Staff Vacancies

Casual Relievers

We are always on the lookout for new relievers to join our relievers pool and as our enrolments increase new permanent positions will become available.

If you are ECE Qualified & Registered Teacher, or a Teacher-In-Training looking to gain more experience in the early childhood industry then we’d love to hear from you! Just contact our team here.

Key Personnel

Symon Armstrong
Symon ArmstrongTe Whakaruruhau/Owner
Merenia Corbett
Merenia CorbettKaitiaki/Manager

Our Valued Team Members

Jackilyn Delos ReyesKaihautū
Jackie is the Team Leader of Te Rito (0-2yrs) who is a Fully Registered ECE Kaiako.
Lisa ParingataiRegistered ECE Kaiako
Lisa is one of our Kaiako in Te Rito (0-2yrs)
Maymay PascualRegistered Primary Kaiako
Maymay is one of our Kaiako in Te Rito (0-2yrs)
Violet RaharuhiKaihautū
Violet is the Team Leader for Te Korari (2-3.5yrs) Who is a Fully Registered ECE Kaiako
Masayo SmithKaiako
Masayo is one of our Kaiako in Te Korari (2-3.5yrs)
Nadia ChurchKaiako
Nadia is one of our Kaiako in Te Korari (2-3.5yrs)
Kahurere WilliamsKaihautū
Kahu is the Team Leader for Korimako (3.5 - 6yrs) Who is a Fully Registered ECE Kaiako
Larissa HatiRegistered ECE Kaiako
Larissa is one of our Kaiako in Korimako (3.5-6yrs)
Aumata Grooby Whanau Liasion/Kaiako
Aumata is not only a Kaiako in Korimako, she is also one of our Van Driver's
Angela WoodKaiako
Angela is one of our Kaiako in Korimako (3.5-6yrs)