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Due to one of our Kaiako making the move across the ditch, we want to invite you to bring your passion for teaching to a registered kaiako role at Busy Bees New Plymouth.
Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?
Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional stability of a national network within a local team that really knows and loves their community. Our mahi is deeply rooted in our community, from fortnightly kapa haka to visits from the library bus and spending time with our friends at Chalmers Rest Home. We take pride in our professional standards and our commitment to fostering curious, capable tamariki.
The Opportunity | Te Āheinga
Draw on Te Whāriki as your base to purposefully plan and guide the educational and developmental journey of each child.
Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child's unique progress can be shared with their whānau.
Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where a sense of belonging is prioritised.
Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team, offering a guiding hand to students and support staff.
Maintain a beautiful, safe environment where the physical care and wellbeing of all tamariki are held to the highest possible standard.
About You | Mōu
You hold a recognised ECE or Primary teaching qualification and current New Zealand teacher registration.
A warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
You bring a proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
A deep passion for Te Whāriki guides your daily practice and inspires fresh ideas.
You are confident using digital tools to document learning and keep our community connected.
Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma?
Full Pay Parity
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services
Join a team that values integrity, professionalism and heart
Discounted childcare for your tamariki and staff uniforms
Clear growth pathways within Busy Bees Aotearoa
If you are an experienced or emerging kaiako ready to embrace our community, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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.