Caregiver (BestStart Palmerston North)

About Us

BestStart Palmerston North is a centrally located centre with a unique setup four separate buildings, each with its own playground and personality. With a team of long-standing staff, we offer a supportive, stable, and welcoming environment.

You'll provide high-quality care and create a safe, engaging environment where tamariki can learn and thrive. Working alongside a close-knit team, you'll support daily centre operations and contribute to meaningful learning experiences across all age groups.

Experience working with children under five is preferred and a genuine passion for early childhood education. We are looking for someone who is caring, proactive, and a strong team player, eager to learn and grow. You also bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas, contributing positively to the learning environment and team culture.

Working alongside a supportive, experienced team and reporting to the Centre Manager, you'll contribute to a positive centre culture where collaboration and respect are key.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and education for tamariki
• Build strong, responsive relationships with children and your team
• Support learning through play, creativity, and exploration
• Contribute to daily centre operations, including covering breaks
• Work across different age groups as needed

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Why Choose Us?

• Ongoing learning through Whare Ako
• Career growth and development support
• $2000 Refer-a-Teacher bonus*
• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance*
• Wellbeing support, EAP, and free flu vaccinations
• Sick leave from day one
• Extra leave after 10 years

Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a supportive, long-standing team, we'd love to hear from you. Join BestStart Palmerston North and help shape the future one child at a time.