ECE Van Driver (BestStart Waihopai Kindy)
Are you a safe, reliable driver who enjoys building positive relationships within the community? BestStart Waihopai Kindy is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Van Driver to join our team and help support local families by providing safe transportation for our tamariki.
Located in the heart of Invercargill, BestStart Waihopai Kindy is a warm, welcoming centre with a strong community focus and a small-home feel. Our participation van service helps families who may not have access to transport, enabling children to attend early learning regularly. We work closely with community organisations including Red Cross, Plunket, Family Works, Oranga Tamariki, and Early Intervention Teachers to support the wellbeing and success of local children and families.
About the Role
This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a split shift:
- Morning run: 8:00am - 10:00am
- Afternoon run: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
As our Van Driver, you will play an important role in the daily lives of our tamariki and their whānau. You will safely transport children between home and the centre while building trusted relationships with families and representing BestStart in the local community.
Why Choose Us?
At BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Every member of our team contributes to making a positive difference in children's lives. Our benefits include:
- Learning through Whare Ako, our online professional development platform
- Ongoing support to learn new skills and grow your career
- Discounted childcare
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
- Sick leave available from your first day
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and community-minded
- A confident driver with a full, clean driver's licence (ideally held for at least three years)
- Committed to safety and attentive to detail
- Warm, trustworthy, and caring with children and families
- An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships within the community
- Understanding of, or willing to learn about, child safety requirements within the ECE sector
- Responsible, organised, and professional in their approach to work
Make a Difference Every Day! This is a rewarding opportunity to support local families and help children access quality early learning. If you're passionate about making a real difference in your community and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today!
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