ECE Caregiver (BestStart North Harbour)
We're looking for a caring and committed Caregiver to join our team at BestStart North Harbour. This full-time, fixed-term role is primarily based with our 0 - 2 year olds, with support provided across the centre as needed. Our philosophy is built on the values of Belonging, Being, and Becoming, creating a nurturing environment for tamariki and whanau.
Our small, welcoming centre is licensed for 58 children and is conveniently located near Westfield Albany Mall, with nearby parks perfect for lunch breaks. Our philosophy is grounded in Belonging, Being, and Becoming, and we're passionate about providing meaningful care and learning for every child.
If you're committed to providing quality care and education with a passion for working with infants and toddlers, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a fixed term position working 30 - 40 hours Monday - Friday from 2/2/26 to 7/12/26
What you'll do:
- Provide exceptional care and support to tamariki aged 2–5
- Engage in play-based learning and help children thrive
- Work across classrooms and support team breaks as needed
- Contribute to smooth day-to-day centre operations
What you'll bring:
- A natural connection with young children
- Experience working with children under 5 (ECE qualification not required)
- Strong initiative and a positive, team-focused attitude
- Career development support & online learning through Whare Ako
- $2,000 referral bonus for referring a qualified teacher*
- Health & wellbeing support: subsidised Health Care insurance*, EAP, flu vaccinations
- Sick leave from day one and additional leave after 10 years of service
Make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive, passionate team.
Apply today to join BestStart North Harbour!