ECE Induction Starter Pack for Kaiako

A complete 90-day induction system for managers and new kaiako — structured, documented, and aligned to Licensing Criteria.

Licensing Criterion GMA105 requires early childhood services to have suitable human resource management processes in place, including induction procedures.

However, effective induction is more than compliance.

A structured induction programme:

• Protects tamariki through safe and consistent practice

• Reduces risk for the service

• Supports new kaiako to build confidence quickly

• Improves staff retention

• Strengthens professional culture

This comprehensive starter pack provides everything needed to deliver a clear, intentional 90-day induction process — from preparation before a staff member starts, through their first week, and across their first three months in your service.

What’s Included

ECE Induction & Onboarding Guide for Managers

A structured framework that supports:

• Pre-start preparation and organisation

• Clear role expectations and Day 1 structure

• Buddy and mentor allocation

• Ongoing observation and feedback

• Managing performance conversations early

• A formal three-month induction review process

Includes practical checklists, sign-off pages, and structured review guidance aligned to Licensing Criteria (updated April 2026).

ECE Induction & Onboarding Guide for Kaiako

A clear, progressive induction booklet that outlines:

• Role expectations

• Required induction tasks

• Policy engagement expectations

• Core practice standards

• Reflection and growth prompts

Designed to be completed within the first three months of employment.

HS101–103 ECE Hygiene Learning Module

Interactive online module covering:

• Infection prevention and control

• Cleaning and sanitising procedures

• Safe hygiene practices

• Applied scenarios and knowledge checks

• Completion certificate

HS108–114 Hazards & Outings Learning Module

Interactive online module covering:

• Hazard identification and management

• Supervision expectations

• Risk assessment processes

• Incident response

• Applied scenarios and reflection

• Completion certificate

The 90-Day Induction Roadmap

The system is intentionally structured across three months:

Week 1 – Foundations
Role clarity, safety expectations, buddy assignment, observation and shadowing.

Weeks 2–4 – Supported Practice
Monitoring competence in hygiene, supervision, sleep monitoring, and policy engagement.

Month 2 – Increasing Responsibility
Growing independence, documentation quality, supervision confidence, early concern management.

Month 3 – Structured Review
Formal three-month review, confirmation of module completion, strengths identified, next professional growth steps established.

Professional Growth & Ongoing Development

This induction system supports — but does not replace — ongoing Professional Growth Cycle requirements and mentoring processes for teachers progressing toward Full Practising Certification.

It ensures induction is clear, documented, and professionally structured from the outset.

Practical. Professional. Evidence-Ready.

• One-off purchase

• Online module access via account login

• Downloadable induction guides for managers and kaiako

• Updated to align with April 2026 Licensing Criteria

Designed for centre managers and service leaders who want induction to be intentional, consistent, and confidently managed.