ECE Caregiver (BestStart Balclutha)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
BestStart Balclutha is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Caregiver to join our close-knit team on a fixed-term basis, covering parental leave from November 2025 to May 2026.
At BestStart Balclutha, your whānau is our whānau. Nestled in the heart of a proud farming community and bordered by the mighty Clutha (Mata-au) River, our centre reflects the strength, warmth, and values of the families we serve. Just a short drive from the stunning Catlins coastline, we are proud to provide quality education and care for the tamariki of our community.
Why Choose BestStart?
We are a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, with a focus on supporting our people to grow and succeed. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Access to Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Opportunities for ongoing career development
- Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
- A strong wellbeing programme
- A supportive induction and ongoing mentoring
About the Role
As a Caregiver, you'll play a key role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our tamariki. This is your chance to make a real difference by fostering creativity, exploration, and a love of learning.
Working closely with our Centre Manager and passionate teaching team, you'll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values your contributions.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Provide high-quality care and support to tamariki
- Join in with centre activities, bringing energy and fun
- Support across classrooms and during staff breaks
- Champion teamwork and contribute to the smooth running of our centre
This is a fixed-term role working 32 hours per week across 4 days (flexible days for the right candidate).
About You
While an ECE qualification is not required, you will bring:
- A genuine passion for working with young children, especially infants and toddlers
- Previous experience caring for or working with children
- Initiative, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude
- The ability to work well within a team and take direction
Apply Now! If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can give back to your community while being supported to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us at BestStart Balclutha – where your whānau is our whānau.
Application details
Applications Close: 26/10/2025 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.
