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Ready to lead in a vibrant, multicultural hub where community connection is at the heart of everything? This Team Leader role at Ormiston Road is your opportunity to mentor a diverse team and drive pedagogical excellence in our Flat Bush centre. Lead with the support of a national network that empowers your professional growth while staying deeply rooted in authentic, local practice.
About us:
At Busy Bees Ormiston Road, our team is a beautiful mix of cultures where everyone belongs. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau means you have the backing of a national network while working in a team that celebrates every background. In our Honey Pots nursery, we focus on building deep bonds with our pēpi, while our Pohutukawa room team prepares our older tamariki for kura. We love bringing our own stories to life through cultural cooking and our playground to plate gardens. With our centre van keeping us connected to the local Flat Bush area, we are a true community. Join a supportive team where your unique heritage and heart are celebrated every day..
About you:
You are a fully registered ECE or Primary trained kaiako with leadership experience or the clear potential to step up. You are warm, proactive, and an excellent communicator who values partnership with whānau. You understand how to translate Te Whāriki and Montessori-inspired concepts into a documented journey and have the heart to coach your team with honesty and kindness.
The mahi:
As Team Leader, you provide pedagogical leadership while overseeing the daily flow of your space. You will lead curriculum planning and assessment , experiment and innovate with our core philosophies , and foster a cohesive, supportive team spirit. While you support the Centre Manager with enrolments and professional enquiries , your primary focus is modelling exceptional practice and ensuring the highest standards of care, documentation, and hygiene are maintained.
Why you’ll love it here:
Full Pay Parity!
Receive regular one on one support and coaching to help you thrive in your leadership mahi.
Discounted childcare for your own tamariki, paid first aid, annual flu vaccinations, and staff uniforms.
PLD budget where you choose the learning and professional development that fuels your specific leadership goals.
Monthly wellbeing support - Access a dedicated budget for staff wellbeing initiatives and confidential EAP services.
A supportive and highly skilled team to work alongside
Ready to lead in a space where pedagogical excellence and community heart meet? Apply today!
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
We are an Accredited Employer
Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.