Early Childhood Reliever - Pakuranga

Kindercare Learning Centres; Howick; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Respectful environment

Collaborative team

Range of ages

Online resources

Professional development

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Kindercare Learning Centres is seeking an on-call relieving assistant to support Kaiako with daily routines, engage tamariki in play and learning experiences, and help maintain a clean and safe environment.

If you have a warm, caring nature and enjoy building positive relationships with young children, this flexible role offers variety across ages and the chance to work in a busy, supportive team, with centre hours 7.30am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience with children under 5 preferred.
• Able to work up to 8 hours a day.
• NZ residency or NZ work visa is required.
• Police vet check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kaiako with daily routines.
• Engage children in play and learning experiences.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Cleaning duties are part of the role.

Skills

Reliability

English communication

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 Kaiako 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 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.