Flexible ECE Relief Teacher - Playful Learning, Real Impact

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Subsidised childcare

First Aid certification

Annual flu vaccinations

No admin load for relief

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa in Silverstream, Wellington region, invites relief teachers to join a nature-based centre where tamariki, whānau, and kaiako learn and thrive together.

As a reliever, you’ll move between rooms, support daily activities, and provide relational care with consistent energy. Enjoy flexible hours, strong leadership, and a culture focused on wellbeing and meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• Is registered or unregistered, with a heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.
• Is either experienced or new to the ECE space, as all backgrounds are welcome.
• Brings a steady, positive energy and a natural ability to connect with people.
• Stays adaptable, is quick to pick up new routines, and happy to help where needed.
• Stays anchored under pressure and enjoys being part of a professional, supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Move between different rooms and age groups to support our permanent kaiako.
• Help guide daily activities, engage in play-based learning, and offer relational support.
• Provide consistency and good energy as you slot into each new space.
• Work alongside professional teams that value the fresh perspective you provide.
• Support tamariki to feel safe, confident, and free to explore.
• Help keep the day moving smoothly and child-centred.

Skills

Relief teaching

Adaptable

Relational skills

Positive energy

Job description

Busy Bees Aotearoa in Silverstream, Wellington region, invites relief teachers to join a nature-based centre where tamariki, whānau, and kaiako learn and thrive together.

As a reliever, you’ll move between rooms, support daily activities, and provide relational care with consistent energy. Enjoy flexible hours, strong leadership, and a culture focused on wellbeing and meaningful relationships.