Job Description

Bring your passion for teaching to a full time registered kaiako role at Busy Bees Lake Terrace. This is a fantastic opportunity to join ourclosely connectedBurwood community and guide our tamariki on exciting local adventures.

About us:

We are a tight-knit team where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the support of a national network while working alongside locals who really know and love our community. Our Kaitiaki Kids programme is a highlight of our mahi, where we explore the nearby red zones and wetlands together. We take pride in our professional standards and ourcommitment to creating a space where everytamaitican truly thrive.Whether you are facilitatingtuakana-teinamoments or helping our tamariki prepare forkura, you will be part of a supportive and connected team.

The mahi:

• Guiding Learning Journeys: Using Te Whāriki as your base to plan and guide the educational and developmental journey of each child.

• Documenting the Magic: Capturing and sharing high-quality assessments, ensuring each child's unique progress is celebrated with their families.

• Fostering Connection: Creating a supportive and equitable atmosphere where relationships and a sense of belonging are prioritised.

• Collaborative Practice: Building effective, positive relationships with the whole team and providing a warm, guiding hand for students and support staff.

• Nurturing Excellence: Maintaining a safe environment where the physical care and safety of all tamariki are held to the highest standard.

About You:

• You hold a recognised ECE or Primary teaching qualification and current New Zealand teacher registration.

• A warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.

• You bring a proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.

• A deep passion for Te Whāriki guides your daily practice and inspires fresh ideas.

• You are confident using digital tools to document learning and keep our community connected.

Whyyou'lllove it here

• Full Pay Parity

• Tap into a generous PLD budget to support your ongoing career growth.

• Your holistic health is backed by monthly wellbeing initiatives and EAP access.

• Annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.

• Discounted childcare fees and provided staff uniforms.

• Clear growth pathways within Busy Bees Aotearoa

Join us and bring your passion to a team that celebrates every unique contribution

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.