Imagine coming to work each day in a centre designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and support your professional growth. Here, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the resources and career opportunities of a national organisation, combined with the warmth and connection of a close-knit team.

Surrounded by unique outdoor learning spaces and a culture that genuinely values wellbeing, you’ll have the freedom and support to make a lasting impact while building a rewarding career.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? 

• We offer access to EAP Services and Staff Uniforms are provided
• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities 
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and offer ongoing training and development opportunites. 
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga 

• Assist to develop and implement a curriculum based on Te Whāriki. 
• Provide high-quality physical care and nurturing, ensuring our tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved throughout their day. 
• Foster a supportive and relaxed atmosphere where diverse lifestyles are respected and every child’s holistic needs are met. 
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with learners, their families, and the wider community. 
• Maintain a safe and beautiful learning space by caring for resources and eliminating hazards. 
• Help capture and share children's unique progress through profile books and online portals. 

About You | Mōu 

• Holds a genuine heart for following a child’s lead and a commitment to personal growth. 
• Communicates authentically to build quick rapport with everyone in our community. 
• Shows excellent initiative and a proactive "can-do" spirit to keep our daily flow moving. 
• Honours high ethical standards by acting with real integrity and warmth in every interaction. 
• Proactively creates a warm and approachable environment that makes our whānau feel at home. 
   

How to apply

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 NZ 

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.