ECE Caregiver (BestStart Pleasant Point)
Aroha – A place to love, learn, and belong
BestStart Pleasant Point is on the lookout for a passionate and caring Caregiver to join our energetic, close-knit team. Nestled in a beautiful rural township, our centre offers a special blend of space, community, and connection, where tamariki feel loved, valued, and excited to learn every day.
At BestStart Pleasant Point, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our strong community ties, especially with our local farming whānau, help shape a learning environment filled with meaningful, familiar experiences, from tractors and diggers to farm animals and outdoor exploration.
Why you’ll love working with us
At BestStart, we’re proud to be a progressive leader in early childhood education, where our people are recognised for the incredible impact they make.
We offer:
- Ongoing learning through Whare Ako, our online development platform
- Support to grow your career and learn new skills
- $2,000 referral bonus for qualified teachers*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- A wellbeing programme to support you
- Sick leave from your first day
- Additional leave after 10 years’ service
About the role
As a Caregiver, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where tamariki can thrive. Working alongside our over-2s, you’ll be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to high-quality care and education.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Providing warm, responsive care and quality learning experiences
- Supporting and extending tamariki learning through play and exploration
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture
- Assisting across rooms and supporting daily centre operations
This is a permanent role for 20 hours per week, worked across 3–5 days (flexible for the right person).
What we’re looking for
- A genuine passion for working with children
- Experience with children under five (essential)
- A warm, nurturing approach and natural affinity with tamariki
- Initiative and willingness to learn and take direction
- An ECE qualification is not required, just the right attitude and heart
Join us! If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while being part of a supportive and community-focused centre, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and discover why BestStart Pleasant Point is truly “A place to love.”
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