Reliever Caregiver - Invercargill
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart is looking for caring and enthusiastic Reliever Caregivers to support our centres across Invercargill. This flexible role is a great opportunity to be part of nurturing, welcoming environments where tamariki feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
About the Role:
- Support permanent teaching teams with daily routines and learning experiences
- Provide warm, responsive care and meaningful engagement for tamariki
- Bring energy, initiative, and a positive attitude to each centre you support
- Enjoy variety and flexibility by working across multiple BestStart centres
Who We're Looking For
- People who are passionate about working with young children
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive team players
- Caring, respectful, and enthusiastic individuals
- Adaptable and confident in new environments
No formal ECE qualifications are required. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and explore a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Why Choose BestStart? At BestStart, we're more than an early learning provider — we're a whānau. As New Zealand's largest national ECE organisation, we are committed to quality, innovation, and making a genuine difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau.
Ready to Get Started? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now and begin your journey with BestStart Invercargill. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Application details
Applications Close: 11/03/2026 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.
