Reliever Caregiver - Manawatu
Bring Your Passion to Palmerston North – Become a Casual Reliever with BestStart!
Looking for a role that’s flexible, fun, and truly meaningful? BestStart is on the hunt for enthusiastic Casual Relievers to join our warm and welcoming centres right here in Palmerston North and Whanganui. This is your chance to step into a role where no two days are the same, tamariki light up your world, and you get to grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Sparking curiosity and inspiring tamariki through play, learning, and laughter.
- Jumping in alongside passionate teachers to support each child’s journey of discovery.
- Creating safe, nurturing spaces where tamariki feel secure and excited to learn.
- Playing an important role in building their confidence, creativity, and love for learning.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine love for children and helping them thrive.
- Relievers who are available to pick up shifts regularly across all Palmerstone North centres (and / Or Whanganui)
- A positive, can-do attitude – experience in ECE is great, but what really matters is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work across our Palmerston North and or Whanganui centres – gaining a variety of experiences and insights along the way.
- Two references from previous Managers, valid ID, ability to pass Police Vetting, and eligibility to work in NZ.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Flexibility that fits your lifestyle
- Supportive teams that celebrate creativity and collaboration.
- Hands-on experience that grows your skills while making a difference in the lives of tamariki.
- An inclusive, welcoming culture where your energy and ideas are valued.
At BestStart, we believe every child deserves the best start in life – and so do you. If you’re ready to bring your passion and creativity to a role that’s as rewarding as it is flexible, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join us in shaping bright futures for tamariki in Manawatu!
Thank you for your interest in joining BestStart! With the festive season upon us, we want to ensure each application receives the attention it deserves. Our Talent Team is on annual leave from 24 December 2025 and back onboard 12 January 2026. Kindly note that no application reviews will take place during this period. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
