Relievers are a valued part of our team. Whether you’re looking for work/life balance or want to spend your day making a difference in a child’s life, you’ll play a unique role in supporting our Kaiako to provide loving care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Reliever to support our teaching team in an early childhood centre working with children from 3mths to 5 years old. We are licensed for 104 children and experience working with young children is highly valued, but just as important is a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine love for supporting Tamariki in their learning and play.
This role involves assisting teachers with daily routines, engaging with children in play and learning experiences, and helping to maintain a clean and safe environment. Cleaning duties are part of the role, and applicants should be physically active and comfortable working in a busy early childhood setting.
What We Offer:
Respectful, friendly environment
Inclusive, collaborative team
Variety to work across a range of ages
Access to online resources and professional development hub
EAP support (by arrangement)
Discounted childcare fees (if applicable)
About You:
Reliable and available, often at short notice
Experience with children under 5 (preferred)
Able to work up to 8 hours a day, and during school holidays
Committed to building strong relationships with children and whānau
Enthusiastic about creating fun-filled days for Tamariki
Warm, caring nature
Confident communicator in English
NZ residency or NZ work visa is a pre-requisite
All potential employees are police vet checked
Whether you’re early childhood qualified, an ECE Teacher-in-training, or simply have a heart for children, we’d love to meet you and discuss this on-call relieving position. Our centre operating hours are 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Click on this link for details about our centre: Warkworth
Since 1972, Kindercare Learning Centres in New Zealand has been proudly New Zealand owned and operated, providing care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. With centres in New Zealand’s major cities (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Palmerston North), when it comes to outstanding full and part time care and education, Kindercare is a trusted name in local communities. Our values form the foundation of our commitment to keep each child entrusted to us Safe, Loved and Learning. Our centres are open Monday to Friday throughout the year, except for NZ statutory holidays.
Because each child matters, Kindercare’s team are intentional in how they create joy-filled environments that encourage movement and exploration, nurture relationships that are loving and responsive, and foster each child’s self-esteem and competence. Our Early Childhood Educators work in partnership with parents, to enable us to develop each child’s full potential.
