Caregiver (Beststart Dixon Heights)

Qjumpers; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

BestStart Dixon Heights in Hamilton City, Waikato, is hiring a passionate Caregiver to join our friendly teaching team in a permanent part-time position working 35 hours per week. You’ll support tamariki across rooms, helping with learning and well-being while building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

We value teamwork, initiative, warmth and reliability. If you’re open to learning and flexible across age groups, join our community-focused centre that partners with local council

Qualifications

• ECE experience or reliever experience is required.
• Team player across rooms and with staff.
• Strong relationships with tamariki and whānau are important.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development across rooms.
• Build meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to deliver quality care.

Skills

ECE experience

Reliever experience

Team player

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Reliable and flexible

Job description

Our curriculum is inspired by the building of strong relationships and the making of special connections between our staff, tamariki and whānau. We are environmentally minded and our Localised Curriculum focuses on the partnerships of our community and local council as kaitiaki (guardians) of Te Inuwai Park which is located straight across the road from the centre.

BestStart Dixon Heights is seeking a passionate and experienced Caregiver to join our friendly and supportive teaching team in a permanent part-time position working 35 hours per week.

Why choose us?

Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives.

Our benefits include:

• Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
• Career development opportunities and support
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
• Discounted childcare

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential counselling through EAP
• Sick days available from the day you start
• One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition

About the Role:

Working across our rooms, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau while supporting children’s learning and development. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, is flexible across different age groups, and brings initiative and a willingness to learn.

Role requirements:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has ECE experience or strong experience as a reliever
• Is a genuine team player who enjoys working across rooms
• Builds strong and meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Is open to learning and willing to take initiative
• Is warm, reliable, and flexible
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing

Caregiver (BestStart Dixon Heights) Hamilton City - Waikato