Job Description

We are looking for qualifiedand unqualifiedkaiako who want to make a meaningful differencewith their calm, capable energy.

About us:

Here, wevalueour strong connection to the heart of the Tararua farming community. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional stability of a national network within a local team of neighbours and friends who are deeply invested in our children’s success. Every role is vital, from our cook preparing wholesome meals in the heart of our centre to our kaiako facilitating discovery in our natural, spacious outdoor areas. We work together to support a curriculum that reflects rural life, incorporating our vegetable gardens and fruit trees into daily learning. Join a supportive team where your unique skills are celebrated and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi.

About you:

• Bring a steady, positive energy and a natural ability to connect with people.

• 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.

• Value inclusive environments and feel comfortable working alongside a diverse team.

• Communicate clearly to build trusting relationships with ease.

• Stay anchored under pressure and enjoy being part of a professional, supportive culture.

• This is a great fit if you are the person who walks into a room, reads it quickly, and adds to the strength of every team they join

The mahi:

• Move between different rooms and age groups to support our permanent kaiako.

• 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.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Choose the daysand hoursthat work best for your lifestyle or study.

• Enjoy rewarding mahi without the admin load or planning requirements of a permanent role.

• Gain experience acrossrooms and age groups.

• Fostera strong senseof whanaungatanga with the permanent kaiako.

• Joinateam that genuinely appreciatesthe energy and support relievers bring to our whānau.

If you are flexible, adventurous and at your best when helping different teams shine, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd be a good fit.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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.