ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Te Rapa

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity for staff

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Professional development opportunities

Annual flu vaccinations

First Aid certification support

National network access

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa is seeking a dedicated NZ teaching professional for a fixed-term role at our Hamilton centre. You will draw on Te Whāriki and guide the educational journey of each child, while capturing and sharing high-quality assessments to celebrate progress.

You will foster a supportive, equitable atmosphere, collaborate with your team, and maintain a safe, inviting environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

Qualifications

• NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide the educational journey of each child, drawing on Te Whāriki.
• Capture and share high‑quality assessments to celebrate progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where belonging is prioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

Skills

Warm communication

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Ethical integrity

Curriculum knowledge

Digital documentation

Education

NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with NZ registration

Job description

At Busy Bees Te Rapa, we’re a close-knit community where passionate teachers come together to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our vibrant Hamilton centre is filled with energy, creativity, and genuine connections, creating an environment where both tamariki and kaiako can flourish.

As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you’ll be supported by a nationwide network that values your wellbeing, professional growth, and unique contribution.

This is a fixed term role until July 2027, 30 hours per week.

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 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.