Centre Cook (BestStart Lemon Street)
BestStart Lemon Street is looking for a Centre Cook to prepare healthy, nourishing meals for our tamariki.
- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for tamariki daily
- Permanent part-time role – 30 hours per week
- Supportive centre with great staff benefits
Centre Administrator (BestStart Judea)
Come join us at BestStart Judea!
- Supportive Environment and Fantastic Perks!
- Childcare Discounts!
- Secure your future today with BestStart!
ECE Teacher (BestStart Inglewood)
If you love getting stuck into centre life, building real connections with tamariki and whanau, and being part of a team that actually laughs together
- Award-winning, community-focused centre where relationships and belonging come first
- Permanent full time position with supportive leadership.
- Discounted childcare & health benefits
Head Teacher (BestStart Waihi East)
Come join us at BestStart Waihi East!
Teacher-in-Training (Freckles)
Grow your teaching journey at Freckles, a supportive, well-resourced centre offering flexible hours, and career development.
- Join a supportive, long-standing team that values collaboration and care
- Strong focus on wellbeing and belonging
- Clear career pathways with wrap-around support and development opportunities
Qualified Teacher (BestStart Judea)
Come join us at BestStart Judea!
- Supportive Environment and Fantastic Perks!
- Childcare Discounts!
- STAND UP and STAND OUT with BestStart!
Centre Cook (BestStart Rototuna)
Come join us at BestStart Rototuna!
- Supportive Environment and Fantastic Perks!
- Childcare Discounts!
- STAND UP and STAND OUT with BestStart!
Caregiver (BestStart Herewini Street)
Come join us at BestStart Herewini Street!
- Supportive Environment and Fantastic Perks!
- Childcare Discounts!
- STAND UP and STAND OUT with BestStart!
Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Paraparaumu)
Join BestStart Paraparaumu as a Teacher in Training! Inspire young learners, grow your skills, and be part of our fun, supportive team.
- Career growth & professional learning via Whare Ako
- Health & wellbeing support, including health insurance & EAP
- Inspire tamariki with a love of learning
Qualified Teacher (BestStart Stokes Valley)
Passionate about teaching? Join BestStart Stokes Valley in 2026 and inspire tamariki to learn, grow, and thrive every day.
ECE Caregiver (BestStart Whangaparaoa)
Bring your energy and creativity to a centre where tamariki lead the way.
- We can offer you stability - Join a well established organisation
- Guide, Grow, and Ignite Curiosity in Every Child!
- Opportunities for career development
Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Cashmere)
Teach, explore, and grow at BestStart Cashmere – nature-rich centre for curious tamariki.
- Paid study support & PLD opportunities
- Wellbeing support & health perks
- Work with supportive, tight-knit team
ECE Caregiver (BestStart Ferry Road)
Join our fun, supportive team at BestStart Ferry Road! Work with over 2s in a vibrant, open-plan centre where culture thrives.
- Focus on Set for School & sustainability
- Opportunities for growth & development
- Celebrate diversity & culture
Qualified ECE Teacher (BestStart Wairakei Road)
Join BestStart Wairakei Road as a qualified teacher, inspiring 2–5?year olds in a fun, multicultural, and supportive preschool team!
- Supportive mentoring & induction programme
- Career growth & leadership opportunities
- Discounted childcare & Full Pay Parity!
Head Teacher (BestStart Halswell Junction)
Join BestStart Halswell Junction as Head Teacher. Inspire 3–5yr tamariki in a centre where every child's super powers shine.
- Leadership development and career pathways
- Full pay parity and discounted childcare
- Supportive, close-knit team and strong centre culture
Qualified ECE Teacher (BestStart Waikanae)
Join our passionate team in a part-time role (20 hrs per week) with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, surrounded by nature and community!
- Career development, leadership pathways, and wellbeing support
- Inspire tamariki in expansive outdoor and natural spaces
- Join a passionate, experienced, and supportive teaching team
Toddlers Head Teacher (BestStart Birkdale)
Toddler Team Lead – Nurturing Curious Beginnings
- Stay for a role, build a career
- We invest in you - so you can invest in children
- Focused on Leadership development pathways!
Infants Head Teacher (BestStart Glenfield)
Create a safe, loving space where infants thrive under your leadership and care
- Big enough to give you options. Small enough to know your name
- Your career. Your centre. Your future
- Empower Educators, Inspire Little Learners!
ECE Caregiver (BestStart Howick)
Join BestStart Howick as a Caregiver and support tamariki to learn, grow, and thrive in a warm, play-based environment
- Regular working hours
- Start here. Grow here
- Sick leave available from day one
Head Teacher (BestStart St Lukes)
Create, Lead, Inspire: Head Teacher position
- Less paper. More play. Professional tools for professional teachers
- Lead, Innovate, and Make an Impact in Early Childhood Education
- Lead a team of passionate educators!
Nursery Head Teacher (BestStart Kaiapoi)
Lead our Infant & Toddler rooms at BestStart Kaiapoi, a nurturing, community-focused centre with strong local ties and long-standing staff.
- Build your career with NZ’s leading ECE provider
- Inspire and guide a passionate teaching team
- EAP support & wellbeing benefits
Reliever Caregiver - Dunedin and Mosgiel
Join our BestStart Dunedin and Mosgiel Centres as a Reliever Caregiver! Flexible work, supportive team, and a chance to gain hands-on ECE experience!
- Support your community within
- If a career in ECE is in your future, apply online today!
- Fantastic new opportunity where no 2 days will be the same!
BestStart Education and Care Centre