ECE Caregiver (Beststart Queenstown)
Welcome to BestStart Queenstown, where tamariki explore, grow and discover together!
Located in the heart of Queenstown CBD, our energetic, close-knit team is passionate about providing quality early learning and building strong relationships with children, families and our local community.
Inspired by Queenstown’s adventurous spirit, we encourage tamariki to become creative, resilient, confident and curious explorers.
Why Choose Us?
BestStart is committed to being a progressive leader in early childhood education, with our people recognised for the positive difference they make every day.
Our benefits include:
- Learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development and support to learn new skills
- A $2,000 referral payment for referring a qualified Teacher*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance, where eligible
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- A dedicated wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from your first day
- An additional week of leave after 10 years’ long service
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and supportive Caregiver to join our team and work alongside our youngest tamariki in our Tahuna and Manata rooms, caring for children aged 0–2 years.
You will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where infants and toddlers feel secure, supported and encouraged to learn. Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will work closely with our Teachers and contribute across the centre, including covering breaks and supporting daily operations.
This is a permanent position working 30–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We can be flexible for the right candidate.
About You
An ECE qualification is not required, but experience working with children under five, particularly infants and toddlers, is essential. You will bring a caring approach, strong initiative and the ability to take direction and work positively as part of a team.
How to Apply: Click Apply Now to join a team that values collaboration, growth and the joy of helping tamariki learn and thrive.
We cannot wait to welcome you to BestStart Queenstown!
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