ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Aoraki

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Aoraki / Mount Cook; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Supportive leadership

Subsidised childcare & development

Vaccination & First Aid costs covered

National network access

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa is seeking dedicated educators to guide early learning journeys in our New Zealand centre.

You will document learning with families, celebrate children's progress, and foster a warm, inclusive classroom culture aligned with te whānau values and the NZ curriculum. Collaboration and a proactive spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Warm communication style and ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive with integrity and ethical conduct.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and creative idea sharing.
• Comfort with digital tools to document learning and connect with families.

Responsibilities

• Guide the educational journey of each child within the centre's philosophy.
• Capture and share high-quality assessments to celebrate progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere with a strong sense of belonging.
• Collaborate to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment prioritising child wellbeing.

Skills

Warm communication

Build strong relationships

Proactive spirit

Integrity & ethics

Passion for NZ curriculum

Digital documentation tools

Education

NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with NZ registration

Tools

Digital documentation tools

Job description

At Busy Bees Aoraki, curiosity leads the way and every day is filled with wonder. Guided by a Reggio-inspired philosophy, our centre is a place of aroha, laughter, and genuine connection, where strong relationships help every child feel valued as the unique taonga they are.

As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you’ll enjoy the warmth of a close-knit team alongside the professional support, stability, and opportunities that come with a leading national network.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Us? | Hei ahamātou?

• We offer full Pay Parity and Staff Uniforms are provided
• Access supportive leadership,accesssubsidisedchildcare and development opportunities
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | TeĀheinga

• Draw on Te Whārikitoplan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child’sprogress can be celebrated.
• Create a supportive,equitableatmosphere where a sense of belonging isprioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

About You |Mōu

• A recognised New ZealandECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and a drive to share fresh, creative ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.