Lead ECE Kaiako & Team Leader – Nature‑Inspired Center

Busy Bees Cambridge; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

PLD budgets

Pathways to Leadership

National support network

Wellbeing budgets

Confidential EAP services

Registration mentoring

Discounted childcare

First aid training

Annual flu vaccinations

Staff uniforms

Job summary

Busy Bees Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region seeks an experienced certificated kaiako to lead with heart, curiosity, and inclusivity. You will deliver high-quality early learning in a nature-inspired setting, partnering with whānau and colleagues to bring Te Whāriki to life through child-led experiences.

Hold a Level 7 ECE or Primary qualification and current teacher registration; you value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 7 ECE or Primary qualification and current teacher registration.
• Passionate about child-led learning and quality teaching practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education, creating engaging learning experiences for each child.
• Collaborate with whānau and kaiako, bringing Te Whāriki to life through child-led learning.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment while growing professional practice.

Skills

Child-led learning

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Education

Level 7 ECE or Primary qualification

Current teacher registration

Job description

Busy Bees Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region seeks an experienced certificated kaiako to lead with heart, curiosity, and inclusivity. You will deliver high-quality early learning in a nature-inspired setting, partnering with whānau and colleagues to bring Te Whāriki to life through child-led experiences.

Hold a Level 7 ECE or Primary qualification and current teacher registration; you value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growth.