ECE Caregiver (BestStart Howick)

About the Role:

BestStart Howick has an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic Caregiver to join our passionate and close-knit team. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children and wants to make a meaningful difference in their early learning journey.

As a Caregiver at BestStart, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where tamariki can explore, learn, and grow. Reporting to the Centre Manager, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality care and education. The centre focus is about bring communities together and building relationships, we have close links to several local schools and we value child-led learning, creativity, and strong relationships, and we support our team with ongoing professional development and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 3.30pm.

What You'll Do:

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide warm, responsive care and support to our tamariki
• Engage children in fun, meaningful learning experiences that extend their curiosity and development
• Support learning documentation and contribute to learning stories
• Participate in centre activities across all classrooms and support staff breaks as needed
• Work collaboratively with the team to support daily centre operations
• Build positive relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children under five
• A natural affinity with children, particularly infants and toddlers
• A creative, play-based approach to learning
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to take direction

Why Join BestStart Howick?

At BestStart, we are proud to be a progressive and responsive leader in early childhood education. Our caregivers and teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives, and we offer:

• Online learning through Whare Ako
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
• $2000 referral bonus for referring a qualified teacher
• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised health insurance and free annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential counselling through EAP and wellbeing support
• Sick leave from day one
• One week of additional leave after 10 years of service

How to Apply:

Click Apply Now and become part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of early learning. We look forward to welcoming you to BestStart Howick.