Caregiver (BestStart Waiata Shores)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
About the Role We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Caregiver to join our energetic, fun-loving team. Our purpose-built indoor environments are thoughtfully designed to support the learning and development of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, with high-quality resources that inspire curiosity, creativity, and exploration. This role plays an important part in bringing our philosophy to life: “Adore the birds with feathers so that they may soar.”
If you have a natural connection with children and enjoy working in a supportive, play-based learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week (mostly 9 - 3.30 though hours may vary)
What You'll Do
- Provide warm, nurturing care and meaningful learning experiences for our tamariki
- Contribute positively to our vibrant and collaborative centre culture
- Support child-led, play-based learning that encourages curiosity and creativity
- Build respectful, empathetic relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues
- Support across classrooms and staff breaks when required
What You'll Bring
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Experience caring for children under five (ECE qualifications not required)
- A flexible, team-focused approach with the ability to take initiative and follow guidance
- A commitment to inclusive, multicultural, and engaging learning environments
What We Offer
- Online professional development through Whare Ako
- Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
- $2,000 referral bonus for referring a Qualified Teacher*
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Sick leave from day one
- Wellbeing programme and EAP support
- One additional week of leave after 10 years of service
How to Apply Click Apply Now to join a centre where your passion for nurturing tamariki can truly soar. We look forward to welcoming you to the team at BestStart Waiata Shores.
Application details
Applications Close: 27/02/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
