Flexible ECE Relief Teacher — Part-Time, Full Pay Parity

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Career development

Flu vaccination

First Aid certification

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa is hiring a Registered Relief Teacher to work part-time across two central Wellington locations—Busy Bees and Te Puna Reo o Te Waonui a Tāne. You’ll be paid according to your experience and Registered Teacher steps, with full Pay Parity.

You’ll draw on Te Whāriki, document learning with families, and create an inclusive, safe environment focused on wellbeing and belonging.

Qualifications

• Recognised NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and integrity to act fairly and ethically.
• Passion for NZ national curriculum and drive to share fresh ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Responsibilities

• Draw on Te Whariki to plan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments for each child’s progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere prioritising belonging.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

NZ curriculum knowledge

Digital tools

Education

NZ teaching qualification & NZ registration

Job description

Busy Bees Aotearoa is hiring a Registered Relief Teacher to work part-time across two central Wellington locations—Busy Bees and Te Puna Reo o Te Waonui a Tāne. You’ll be paid according to your experience and Registered Teacher steps, with full Pay Parity.

You’ll draw on Te Whāriki, document learning with families, and create an inclusive, safe environment focused on wellbeing and belonging.