Is Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) as "In shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 71,900 Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) are A$1,906 per week, or approximately A$99,112 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Where in Australia do most Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) employment are: Melbourne - West, Melbourne - South East, Melbourne - North East. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) (ANZSCO 241112) is currently listed on the RSMS ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) is Bachelor degree (60% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO2411121Skill LevelRSMS ROLIn ShortageJSA

Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest
Teacher)

Works with whanau (family) to care for young children in a Kohanga Reo (Maori language nest) and helps them understand Maori language and customs.

Chapter I

The occupation

“EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHERS teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.”
Unit Group 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 241112.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Related occupations· 1

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (241111)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

The Department of Home Affairs hasn't listed this occupation on any current Skilled Migration list. Eligibility can change month-to-month — check back after the next list update, or explore similar occupations in the same field.

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. The assessing authority looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
discussing students' progress with parents
attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
supervising student teachers on placement

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

71,900

employed nationally

Growth

+4.0%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,906

per week

Shortage

In shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 241112Median age 3795% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (60%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher) (ANZSCO 241112). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On RSMS ROL · Skill Level 1

Skills assessment

Assessing authority

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Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

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Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

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Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

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ANZSCO2411121Skill LevelRSMS ROLIn ShortageJSA

Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest
Teacher)

Works with whanau (family) to care for young children in a Kohanga Reo (Maori language nest) and helps them understand Maori language and customs.

Chapter I

The occupation

“EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHERS teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.”
Unit Group 2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 241112.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Related occupations· 1

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (241111)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

No active visa pathways

Chapter III