About Us
OUR VISION
Kindergarten Taranaki is the not-for-profit Association for the 24 Kindergartens across the Taranaki region. We have Kindergartens in Pātea, Hāwera, Eltham, Stratford, Inglewood, Bell Block, Waitara, Ōakura and New Plymouth. More than 1,000 children attend our Kindergartens.
OUR PEOPLE
Kindergarten Taranaki provides administrative, management and property management support to our 24 kindergartens and educational leadership and professional development for over 200 staff.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of Kindergarten Taranaki lies with the Chief Executive and Association Office team.
ASSOCIATION OFFICE TEAM
Aira Cooper – Payroll and
Human Resource Information Systems Officer
payrollofficer@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
027 639 9827
Viv Standen – Reliever Co-ordinator and
Administration Assistant
relievers@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
admin.assist@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
027 639 9822
Kristina Forsberg – Facilities & Services
Team Leader
facilities@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
027 639 9826
Liz Collins – Payroll and HR Administration Support
liz.collins@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
027 639 9831
THE BOARD
We are an Incorporated Society governed by our Board – an elected group of parents, whānau and a staff representative.
The Governing Board is responsible for setting and monitoring Kindergarten Taranaki’s strategic direction and goals and employs the Chief Executive. Board members take responsibility for all aspects of governance and stewardship.
COMMITTEES AND WHĀNAU GROUPS
Being part of a Kindergarten Taranaki committee or whānau group is a great way to get to know people, learn more about your child’s learning environment and contribute to your community.
By joining your local Committee or Whānau Group, or becoming a Board Member, you help ensure Kindergarten education in Taranaki remains strong and relevant for current and future directions. Plus, it’s a great way to build governance skills and experience.
Committees and Whānau Groups work in partnership with our teaching teams and the wider community to support our kindergartens, particularly in the area of fundraising activities, organising social events and working bees.
They also provide a family and community perspective for our teaching teams, which helps develop the direction and culture of our kindergartens.
Working together with teachers, they proactively promote and advocate for Kindergarten Taranaki in the community and provide invaluable help and support.
Local committee and Whānau Group meetings are held once a month and the Annual Meeting for the kindergarten is held in May each year.
New committee or Whānau Group members are welcome at any time during the year, and it is a great way to get to know people in your community. Our kindergartens grow stronger with the support of parents, committee and Whānau groups. Contact your local kindergarten for more information.
