Head Kaiako Jobs in New Zealand

Are you looking for a vibrant centre full of aroha and positivity? Do you have a passion for babies and infants?

We are now on the lookout for a Registered Teacher to join our fantastic team of kaiako in our infants space! As a kaiako with us, you will have the incredible opportunity to inspire and empower our tamariki, enriching their learning experiences and fostering their growth.

About us:

At Busy Bees New Plymouth we have three age appropriate spaces. Each space has their own outdoor area providing endless opportunities to explore the natural environment. We celebrate whakawhanaungatanga (relationships) by connecting with our community through multicultural celebrations and creating a strong sense of belonging. Some of our community relationships include weekly Playball sessions, children’s yoga classes and fortnightly Kapa haka with Whaea Rae. We also have the local library bus visit the centre fortnightly and spend time at Chalmers Rest Home which the children and residents love. We are fortunate to be able to use our local walkway and park whenever possible.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A real love of respectful caregiving
• Be a team player and contribute to a harmonious team environment
• Be empathetic, patient and genuinely love working with infants
• Huge reserves of enthusiasm and energy
• Competency in planning, curriculum and regular and emergent reviews
• A personality that builds and develops strong relationships with staff and parents/whānau
• An ECE or Primary teacher qualification and registration as an ECE teacher in New Zealand
• A nurturing, caring disposition, and passion for supporting young children to thrive
• The ability to build and maintain responsive relationships with children and their whānau
• Excellent communication skills

As part of the Busy Bees team, you can look forward to receiving:

• Full Pay Parity!
• Discounted childcare
• First aid certification, annual flu vaccines and staff uniforms
• Full reimbursement for Teacher Registration costs
• A generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning
• Comprehensive induction, mentoring and coaching and ongoing opportunities for career growth and personal and professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity to help grow our future generation. We would love to hear from you so do not hesitate, apply now send by sending through your CV and cover letter today!

Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer

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.