Caregiver (BestStart Fairy Springs)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here.
About Us BestStart Fairy Springs is a mixed-age centre where our babies and older children learn alongside each other. Learning in this way helps our children develop empathy and kindness through strong tuakana-teina relationships. We celebrate achievements together and support each other to do our best, creating an environment where every child can be inspired to learn and grow.
About the Role We are looking for a caring, energetic, and committed Caregiver to join our inspiring and exciting team. This is a permanent, part-time position (20 hours per week). In this role, you will play a key part in nurturing children's development and wellbeing, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and loved every day. Through meaningful interactions, warm relationships, and responsive care, you'll help our tamariki thrive and succeed.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career in early childhood
- A centre that values natural learning and child-led exploration
- Subsidised Health Insurance*
- Childcare Discounts
Who You Are
- Passionate about working with young children
- Kind, respectful, and great at building relationships
- A positive team player who communicates openly and honestly
- Experienced in caregiving or early childhood (preferred but not essential)
- Flexible and ready to support where needed
If you're ready to make a difference and join a centre where tamariki, whānau, and team truly connect — apply today!
Application details
Applications Close: 26/06/2026 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.
