Job Description

Enjoy the flexibility of relief teaching while working in a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity, supports wellbeing, and empowers our passionate kaiako to make a meaningful difference every day.

As part of the Busy Bees relief teacher whanau, you'll be supported by a nationwide network of educators who are committed to helping one another succeed. With ongoing professional development opportunities, practical support, and welcoming teams across our centres, you'll feel valued, connected, and right at home from day one.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

• Choose the days and hours that work best for your lifestyle or study.
• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Enjoy rewarding mahi without the admin load or planning requirements of a permanent role.
• Gain experience across rooms and age groups.
• Join a team that genuinely appreciates the energy and support relievers bring to our whanau.

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

• Help guide daily activities, engage in play-based learning, and offer relational support.
• Provide consistency and good energy as you slot into each new space.
• Work alongside professional teams that value the fresh perspective you provide.
• Support tamariki to feel safe, confident, and free to explore.
• Help keep the day steady and child-centred across the centre

About You | Mou

• Be a registered or unregistered kaiako with a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.
• Possess a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.
• Stay adaptable, quick to pick up new routines, and happy to help where needed most.
• Stay anchored under pressure and enjoy being part of a professional, supportive culture.

How to Apply | Me pehea e tono ai

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.