ECE Caregiver (BestStart Wooing Tree)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive? BestStart Wooing Tree is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to join our energetic, close-knit team. Our centre is warm, community-focused, and built on strong relationships, where tamariki feel safe, valued, and confident.
At BestStart Wooing Tree, we believe connection, play, and belonging are at the heart of learning. Our location in the heart of the community makes it easy for families to drop off and pick up their children while staying connected to local schools, workplaces, and community spaces.
What you'll do:
- Bring learning to life through play, curiosity, cuddles, and connection
- Support each child's wellbeing, learning, and sense of belonging
- Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, parents, and whānau
- Confidently follow centre routines and incorporate Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori into everyday practice
- Contribute positively to a collaborative, supportive team culture
Why BestStart:
We are proud to be a progressive leader in early childhood education, recognising the difference our team makes in children's lives. We offer:
- Learning and development: Access Whare Ako, our online learning platform, and support to grow your career
- Referral bonus: $2,000* when you refer a qualified teacher
- Childcare discounts for your family
- Health and wellbeing support: Subsidised health insurance*, free annual flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, wellbeing programmes
- Leave benefits: Sick days from day one and an extra week of leave for 10-year service
About the role:
This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children. You'll work closely with our Centre Manager and a dedicated team of teachers, helping tamariki develop a love of learning, creativity, and exploration.
Role requirements:
- A natural affinity with children, especially infants and toddlers
- Experience working with children under five
- High initiative and ability to take direction from others
- An ECE qualification is not required
How to apply: Click Apply Now to join a team that values collaboration, growth, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Wooing Tree!
Application details
Applications Close: 25/02/2026 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.
