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Full time
Tairāwhiti
Posted 22 hours ago
Help us turn curious questions into confident voices. We are on the lookout for a proactive and warm team member to join our centre. Join us to nurture curiosity, build strong relationships, and create meaningful learning experiences that set our tamariki up for lifelong success.
About us:
Busy Bees Tairāwhiti is an innovative, sensory-rich hub where the mauri of the centre encourages deep inquiry and discovery. Joining our Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional stability of a national network within a team that values authentic, kanohi ki te kanohi relationships. Whether you are a kaiako or part of the vital support team keeping our village running, your contribution is essential. Our practice is a living blend of te taiao and respect for Papatūānuku, honouring the unique whakapapa of every tamaiti. While our Nourish and MOVE programmes fuel the tamariki, we empower your career in a collaborative space where every role is deeply valued and respected.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Heart for Children: A warm and approachable nature that makes whānau and tamariki feel truly at home.
A Proactive Spirit: The initiative to get stuck in, look for improvements, and act with integrity in ways that are fair and ethical.
A Gift for Connection: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all age groups and cultures.
Growth Mindset: A budding interest in Te Whāriki and a commitment to your own personal and professional development
Reliability and Care: A high standard of personal care and hygiene, ensuring our learning environment is always safe and welcoming
The mahi:
You will be an essential part of our teaching team, helping to develop and implement a curriculum based on Te Whāriki that is appropriate for the individual needs of our tamariki. Your day will involve providing high quality physical care by attending to children's personal hygiene, safety, and nutritional needs. You will work collaboratively to build strong relationships with whānau, ensuring they feel supported and informed through regular face to face discussions and updates to profile books. By maintaining a safe, hygienic, and inclusive environment, you will help foster a supportive atmosphere where every child is respected as a unique taonga.
Why you’ll love it here:
Teacher in Training Programme: We offer a dedicated programme with mentoring and coaching to support you if you are working toward your ECE qualification.
Ongoing Learning: Access regular professional development and stay current with the latest trends and theories in early childhood education.
Holistic Wellbeing: Enjoy monthly wellbeing initiatives, EAP access, and covered costs for your annual flu vax and First Aid certification.
Practical Support: To make your workday easier, we offer discounted childcare fees and staff uniforms.
If you are ready to start a rewarding journey with a team that truly values your heart and your growth, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid 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.
