ECE Caregiver (BestStart Whangaparaoa)
BestStart Education
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Description
About the Role
In this role, you'll work in a vibrant, child-led environment where tamariki are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Our centre is full of life, with busy and engaging spaces that support meaningful learning experiences every day. You'll have the chance to bring your ideas to life, contribute to a strong team culture, and help shape a learning environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
As a caregiver at BestStart, you'll play a meaningful role in shaping the early learning experiences of our tamariki. Our centre is known for its warm, family like atmosphere, collaborative team culture, and commitment to high quality care. You'll be supported by a dedicated Centre Manager and a close knit team of teachers who value creativity, curiosity, and connection.
If you're ready to be part of a centre that values growth, collaboration, and the joy of early learning, we'd love to meet you.
This is a permanent position, working 30 to 40 hours per week on a rotating roster.
We're looking for someone who:
- Brings positive energy and a genuine love for working with young children
- Has a natural affinity with children, and experience working with children 0 - 5 years old
- Can confidently write learning stories and contribute to documenting children's learning
- Is adaptable and happy to help wherever needed
- Enjoys being part of a team and contributes to centre compliance and daily routines
What You'll Do Each Day
- Provide exceptional care and education to our tamariki
- Champion teamwork and engage in meaningful, fun learning experiences
- Participate across all classrooms and help cover staff breaks
- Support centre operations at all levels, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
Why Choose Us?
We're proud to be a progressive leader in the ECE sector, and we value the incredible impact our teachers and caregivers make every day. We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
Professional Growth
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
Health & Wellbeing
- Subsidised Health Care Insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from day one
- One week of additional leave after 10 years of service
Click Apply Now and become part of the BestStart Whangaparāoa whānau. We look forward to welcoming you.
Application details
Applications Close: 15/02/2026 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.
