Early Childhood Reliever - Dannemora

Kindercare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Respectful, friendly environment

Inclusive, collaborative team

Access to online resources and pro­f

Job summary

Kindercare in Auckland is seeking an on-call relieving worker to support kaiako in providing loving care and early childhood education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. You'll help with daily routines, play-based learning, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

NZ residency or NZ work visa is required, and police vet checks are conducted. If you're flexible, reliable, and enjoy building positive relationships with tamariki and whānau, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Reliable and available, often at short notice.
• Experience with children under 5 (preferred).
• Able to work up to 8 hours a day, and during school holidays.
• Committed to building strong relationships with children and whānau
• Enthusiastic about creating fun-filled days for tamariki
• Warm, caring nature
• Confident communicator in English
• NZ residency or NZ work visa is a pre-requisite
• All potential employees are police vet checked

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers with daily routines and learning experiences.
• Engage with children in play and learning activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including cleaning duties.

Skills

Reliable & flexible

Clear English communication

Positive relationships

Education

Early childhood experience (preferred)

Job description

Relievers are a valued part of our team. Whether you’re looking for work/life balance or want to spend your day making a difference in a child’s life, you’ll play a unique role in supporting our Kaiako to provide loving care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

If you have a peaceful, playful nature, enjoy building positive relationships with tamariki, and thrive in a well-established, diverse, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone who brings fun, creativity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. If you're flexible, reliable, and would enjoy being part of a welcoming team that supports one another, we'd love to connect with you.

This role involves assisting Teachers with daily routines, engaging with children in play and learning experiences, and helping to maintain a clean and safe environment. Cleaning duties are part of the role, and applicants should be physically active and comfortable working in a busy early childhood setting.

What We Offer:

• Respectful, friendly environment
• Inclusive, collaborative team
• Variety to work across a range of ages
• Access to online resources and professional development hub
• EAP support (by arrangement)
• Discounted childcare fees (if applicable)

About You:

• Reliable and available, often at short notice
• Experience with children under 5 (preferred)
• Able to work up to 8 hours a day, and during school holidays
• Committed to building strong relationships with children and whānau
• Enthusiastic about creating fun-filled days for tamariki
• Warm, caring nature
• Confident communicator in English
• NZ residency or NZ work visa is a pre-requisite
• All potential employees are police vet checked

Whether you’re early childhood qualified, an ECE Teacher-in-training, or simply have a heart for children, we’d love to meet you and discuss this on-call relieving position. Our centre operating hours are 7.15am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Dannemora Centre