Early Learning Teacher under 3's

Havelock North Early Learning Centre; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Havelock North Early Learning Centre in Hawke's Bay is seeking a passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm, privately owned family centre for the Under 3s. This part-time fixed-term role offers up to 0.6 FTE with a start date of 12 October 2026 and an end date of 12 October 2027 (maternity leave).

Applicants must hold a recognised ECE teaching qualification and NZ Teaching Council registration, with infant/toddler experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council registration.
• Has experience working with infants and toddlers (preferred).
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with children, whānau and colleagues.
• Is caring, enthusiastic, and committed to providing high-quality early childhood education.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Skills

Infant experience

Relationship building

Education

ECE teaching qualification

NZ Teaching Council registration

Job description

Havelock North Early Learning Centre Hawke's Bay

Early Learning Teacher under 3's

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 12/10/2027 (Maternity Leave)

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo

We are looking for a passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm, privately owned and operated family centre in the heart of Havelock North.

This is a part-time position, working full days up to three days per week, within our nurturing Under 3s environment.

We are seeking someone who

• Holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council registration.


• Has experience working with infants and toddlers (preferred).


• Builds strong, respectful relationships with children, whānau and colleagues.


• Is caring, enthusiastic, and committed to providing high-quality early childhood education.


• Enjoys working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

At our centre, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, valued and connected, and we are looking for a teacher who shares these values.

If you are looking to join a welcoming team where your contribution is valued and you can make a real difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.