ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Pahiatua

Busy Bees; Pahiatua; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Staff uniforms

Supportive leadership

Subsidised childcare

Professional development

Vaccinations & First Aid

National network

Job summary

Busy Bees Pahiatua in New Zealand seeks an ECE Registered Teacher for a 32-hour-per-week fixed-term role through to the end of October 2027. Join a close-knit team rooted in the Tararua farming community and the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, delivering nature-based learning with strong family connections.

You will work with tamariki using Te Whāriki, document learning digitally, and collaborate across the team to create a nurturing, inclusive environment that prioritises child wellbeing and

Qualifications

• New Zealand ECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Draw on Te Whāriki and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Capture and share high-quality assessments to celebrate each child’s progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where belonging is prioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment prioritising child wellbeing.
• Demonstrate warm communication and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Be proactive with integrity in ethical practice.
• Passion for the NZ curriculum and sharing fresh, creative ideas.
• Confidently use digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Job description

ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Pahiatua

At Busy Bees Pahiatua, you'll be part of a close-knit team with strong roots in the Tararua farming community. Enjoy the support of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau while helping tamariki learn and grow through meaningful, nature-based experiences. With spacious outdoor environments, thriving gardens, and a culture built on whanaungatanga, this is a place where your skills are valued and celebrated.

This role is 32 hours per week and fixed term until end of October 2027.

• 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.
• 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 the right to work in New Zealand

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.