ECE Caregiver (BestStart Leeds Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Leeds Street is looking for a warm, passionate Caregiver to join our energetic and close-knit team. Nestled in the heart of Wellington City, we're proud to be urban explorers, often out and about discovering our local community. From regular visits to Te Papa to admiring the art scattered throughout the city, learning extends far beyond our centre walls.
We are especially passionate about providing responsive, nurturing care for our youngest tamariki, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares that same heart for infants and toddlers.
Why choose BestStart?
At BestStart, we're committed to being a progressive leader in early childhood education. Our people are recognised for the incredible difference they make in children's lives — and we make sure they feel supported every step of the way.
Our benefits include:
- Ongoing learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Support to grow your career and develop new skills
- $2000 referral bonus for recommending a Qualified Teacher*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme to support your health
- Sick leave from your first day
- One week additional leave after 10 years of service
About the Role
As a Caregiver in our Infant and Toddler room, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting our youngest learners during these important early years. You'll help create a calm, loving, and stimulating environment where tamariki feel safe, secure, and ready to explore.
Working alongside our Centre Manager and a supportive team of Kaiako, you will:
- Provide attentive, respectful care and education
- Support daily routines with warmth and professionalism
- Engage in meaningful play and learning experiences
- Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
- Support centre activities and help across rooms when needed
This is a permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Who we're looking for
You don't need an ECE qualification for this role — but you do need a genuine love for working with young children, especially under-twos.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about early childhood care
- Warm, patient, and responsive
- Reliable, proactive, and a true team player
- Confident building relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Able to take direction and show initiative
- Experienced working with children under five (essential)
At BestStart Leeds Street, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. If you're ready to be part of a centre that values teamwork, wellbeing, and child-led learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join us in making a difference — one small explorer at a time.
Application details
Applications Close: 05/03/2026 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.
