BestStart Reliever Caregiver - Queenstown

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Join the Adventure! Become a Reliever Caregiver with BestStart Queenstown & Arrowtown

Looking for a flexible role where no two days are the same, and the views are unbeatable? BestStart is on the hunt for Reliever Caregivers to support our centres in Queenstown and Arrowtown!

Whether you're exploring a career in early childhood or simply love working with tamariki, this is your chance to make a difference, right in the heart of Aotearoa's adventure capital. From lakeside strolls to mountain backdrops, your workday comes with unbeatable scenery.

With three welcoming centres across this stunning region, you'll be stepping into a vibrant, supportive environment where your energy and passion can truly shine.

What You'll Do:

  • Support classroom routines and learning through care and play
  • Bring warmth, guidance, and fun to tamariki each day
  • Be flexible and adaptable, every centre, every day is different
  • Work closely with passionate, permanent staff across all three centres

What We're Looking For:

  • A genuine love for working with young children
  • Reliability, initiative, and a team-first mindset
  • A fun, caring, respectful nature
  • No ECE qualification needed - just bring your enthusiasm!

Why BestStart?

We're more than just childcare, we're a whanau. As New Zealand's largest ECE provider, we're all about connection, growth, and giving tamariki the very best start in life.

Ready to bring your energy to Queenstown and Arrowtown? Apply today and become part of something special. Your next adventure could start right here!

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

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