Caregiver (Beststart Glenfield)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Subsidised health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Confidential EAP counselling

Wellbeing programme

Additional week of leave after 10years

Job summary

BestStart Glenfield is seeking a caring, energetic Caregiver to join our team for our under 2's room. You’ll build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, support learning through play, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

No formal ECE qualification is required, but a genuine passion for young children and willingness to learn are essential. This full-time role offers a stable schedule and opportunities for growth within our supportive centre.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five years old
• Natural affinity with infants, toddlers, and young children
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Team player with a positive, caring attitude

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues
• Support children's learning through play, exploration, and everyday experiences
• Create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported
• Collaborate across all age groups and classrooms
• Support centre operations and provide classroom cover when needed
• Contribute to a positive team culture and bring enthusiasm to each day

Job description

At BestStart Glenfield, we're looking for a caring, energetic, and passionate Caregiver to join our welcoming team in our under 2's. If you enjoy building relationships with tamariki, supporting their learning and development, and being part of a collaborative team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

At BestStart Glenfield, we understand the importance of strong, healthy relationships between families, children, and teachers, which is why we work alongside families to ensure the best care and early education possible for your child.

This is a permanent fulltime position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Role Requirement

As a Caregiver, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for our tamariki by:

• Building positive relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues
• Supporting children's learning through play, exploration, and everyday experiences
• Helping create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported
• Working collaboratively across all age groups and classrooms
• Supporting centre operations and providing classroom cover when needed
• Contributing to a positive team culture and bringing enthusiasm to each day

Why BestStart?

At BestStart, we're passionate about helping children succeed and supporting our people to do the same. We know our team members make a real difference every day, which is why we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and career development.

• Whare Ako – our online learning and professional development platform
• Ongoing career growth and development opportunities
• $2,000 referral bonus for introducing a Qualified Teacher*
• Subsidised health insurance (Eligiblity Criteria Applies)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential EAP counselling services
• Wellbeing programme and initiatives
• Additional week of leave after 10 years of service

About You

You don't need an ECE qualification for this role, but you do need a genuine passion for working with young children and helping them thrive. We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children under five years old
• Has a natural affinity with infants, toddlers, and young children
• Is proactive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Brings a positive, caring, and flexible approach to their work

Ready to join us?