Registered ECE Teacher | Busy Bees Wairarapa

Very special things are happening across Busy Bees' Wairarapa centres, several of our wonderful teachers are heading off on their own parenting adventures. Because of this, we’re looking for fixed-term teachers to join our team and help keep the learning, laughter, and little moments buzzing while they’re away. While these roles are fixed term, they may lead to permanent opportunities later in the year.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? 

Across our Masterton, Carterton, and Greytown centres, we value the unique character of our local communities and the passionate teams that bring our spaces to life. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau offers you the professional stability of a national network within a supportive, close-knit environment. We work together across the region to provide high-quality care that celebrates the individuality of every child. Join a collaborative team where your unique skills are valued and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi.

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga 

• Guiding Learning Journeys: using Te Whariki as your base to plan and guide the educational and developmental journey of each child.

• Documenting the Magic: capture and share high-quality assessments, ensuring each child's unique progress is celebrated with their families.

• Fostering Connection: create a supportive atmosphere where relationships and a sense of belonging are prioritised.

• Collaborative Practice: build effective, positive relationships with the team, providing a warm, guiding hand for students and support staff.

• Nurturing Excellence: maintain a safe environment where the physical care and safety of all tamariki are held to the highest 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 Whariki 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

• Supportive induction, mentoring and relevant PLD

• Staff well-being support and access to EAP

• Discounted childcare

• First Aid certification and annual flu vaccination

• Uniform provided

• Clear growth pathways within Busy Bees Aotearoa
   

If you are ready to embrace this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your preferred centre. 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.