Qualified Reliever

At Little Blue Penguin, we are a small, relationship-focused centre where tamariki are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a calm, respectful environment that feels like a home away from home, with a strong emphasis on connection, care, and meaningful learning experiences across our mixed-age setting.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable qualified reliever to join our team on a casual basis.

About the role: This is a flexible relieving position, perfect for a registered teacher who enjoys variety and can confidently step into different spaces within our mixed-age environment.

What we’re looking for:

A current ECE teaching registration in New Zealand Confidence working within a mixed-age environment A warm, respectful, and responsive approach to tamariki Someone who builds strong relationships quickly with both tamariki and kaiako Reliability and flexibility with availability What we offer:

A supportive, close-knit team A centre that values respectful practice and unhurried learning The opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate kaiako If you’re someone who can walk in, connect, and make a positive difference in our day—we’d love to hear from you.