Van Driver (BestStart Macdonald Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
About the Role: At BestStart MacDonald Street, we believe in creating deep connections with our local Mount Maunganui community.. Through meaningful excursions such as walking adventures, airport visits, and van trips to local landmarks like Mauao we empower our children to explore, learn, and grow.
We're currently looking for a friendly, reliable, and safety-conscious Van Driver to join our passionate team. In this key role, you'll safely transport children to and from our centre in the morning and afternoon. You'll also help with transporting meals from a nearby centre and assist with light kitchen duties such as washing dishes.
This is a permanent part-time position working 25-30 hours per week.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- An experienced and safe driver with a full NZ driver's licence
- Physically fit and comfortable lifting children in and out of car seats
- Reliable, trustworthy, and caring, with a strong sense of responsibility
- A great communicator who enjoys working with children and families
- A team player who values diversity, inclusion, and community engagement
Why Join Us? At BestStart, we're proud to be a progressive leader in New Zealand's early childhood education sector. We value our people and the incredible impact they have on children's lives.
Perks and Benefits:
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning and development platform
- Ongoing career development and support
- $2,000 bonus for referring a qualified teacher*
- Subsidised health insurance
- Childcare discounts
- Staff wellbeing programme
Ready to Join Us? Click Apply Now and take the wheel in a rewarding role that connects you with tamariki, whānau, and the wider community every single day. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart MacDonald Street!
Application details
Applications Close: 18/10/2025 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.
