ECE Registered Teacher / Team Leader

Busy Bees Hastings; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Ongoing professional development

Vaccination and First Aid fully funded

Nationwide network support

Job summary

Busy Bees Hastings is seeking a registered teacher to lead engaging early learning experiences in accordance with Te Whāriki. You will document and celebrate children’s progress, fostering a warm and inclusive environment where each child is valued and supported.

You will build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, contributing to a safe space prioritising wellbeing. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, positive and proactive approach.
• Passion for Te Whāriki and high-quality early childhood education.
• Confidence using digital platforms to document learning and engage with families.

Responsibilities

• Use Te Whāriki to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development.
• Foster a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Contribute to a safe, inspiring learning environment where wellbeing is prioritized.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Collaborative approach

Te Whāriki passion

Digital documentation

Education

NZ ECE or Primary Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Tools

Digital platforms

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Belonging / Mana Whenua

Join Busy Bees Hastings, where whanaungatanga, connection, and quality early learning are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you'll enjoy the support of a trusted national network while working alongside a passionate team that values meaningful relationships, cultural responsiveness, and creating positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

• Full Pay Parity
• Staff uniforms provided
• Subsidised childcare
• Ongoing professional development and supportive leadership
• Annual flu vaccination and First Aid certification fully funded
• Access to established systems and the support of a nationwide network

The opportunity | Te āheinga

As a registered teacher, you will:

• Use Te Whāriki to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development
• Foster a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Contribute to a safe, inspiring learning environment where wellbeing is prioritised.

You will bring:

• a recognised NZ ECE or Primary Teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration
• strong communication and relationship-building skills
• a collaborative, positive, and proactive approach
• a passion for Te Whāriki and high-quality early childhood education
• confidence using digital platforms to document learning and engage with families.

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