Podcast: Working in early childhood education in New Zealand

What makes New Zealand’s Early Childhood Education sector different to other countries’, like say, India’s? And what about social customs? Working in New Zealand comes with some surprising differences.

This podcast covers some of those basic differences. You really should know about them before jumping in to try to find a job.

Megna and Krupa have been helpful in sharing their experience that can be insightful for anyone looking for realistic expectations as an ECE professional and ECE student.

Listen in to understand:

  • What does a usual day look like for an ECE teacher?
  • Who should study this qualification and what do you learn?
  • Work life balance and mental health
  • Managing stakeholders and expectations
  • Passion and key aspects to consider before committing yourself to the profession

About our guests

Megna lives with her family in New Zealand and has experience working as an ECE teacher in New Zealand for the past 12-13 years and Krupa is studying the Graduate Diploma in teaching – Early Childhood and NZTC (New Zealand Tertiary College) March 2025 intake.

Megna has immense knowledge and insights for graduates overseas and in New Zealand who wish to work in the Early Childhood Education sector (ECE) as a teacher.

We also offer one-time sessions to students, temporary visa holders and overseas aspirants. Our sessions are online and individual sessions so you can ask questions. These sessions are conducted by one or multiple trainers and are held over one or two online sessions one hour each. 


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