Job Description

Join a supportive and nurturing team where you’ll feel truly valued. At House of Wonder Forest Lake, you’ll be part of a whānau that celebrates your unique strengths and is dedicated to creating a joyful, welcoming space for tamariki and the wider community.

We pride ourselves on fostering genuine relationships, creativity, and a culture that makes our centre feel like a second home. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of national support while working within a close-knit local team—where every role is appreciated and plays a vital part in our shared success.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?

• Mentoring and coaching through our dedicated teacher in training programme.

• Regular professional development to fuel your passion and career growth.

• The backing of a national network that empowers you to reach your full potential.

• Discounted childcare for your own family along with staff uniforms.

• Access to a monthly staff well-being budget and EAP services, and annual flu vaccinations.

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga

• Bringing the curriculum to life through daily experimentation, play, and innovation.

• Providing high-quality, nurturing care so that our tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved.

• Creating a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, where every child's holistic needs are met.

• Building strong, positive relationships with our learners and their whānau.

• Capturing the magic of each child's journey, to share with their families.

About You | Mōu

Previous experience in an ECE environment is an advantage, but we'll also consider candidates who demonstrate:

• An approachable nature that makes our whānau and tamariki feel truly at home.

• Plenty of initiative and a proactive "can-do" spirit to keep our daily flow moving.

• Great communication skills to build quick rapport with everyone in our community.

• A heart for following a child’s lead and a genuine drive to grow your own skills.

• Integrity in every interaction with our team and families.

How to Apply | Me pēhea e tono ai

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