Registered Relief Teacher | Busy Bees Nelson

Busybees; Nelson; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Career development opportunities

Annual flu vaccinations

First Aid certification costs covered

Job summary

Busy Bees Nelson is seeking a Registered Relief Teacher to support four Busy Bees centres in Nelson/Tasman. This part-time role offers flexibility to choose hours and to contribute to high-quality early learning.

You will draw on Te Whāriki to guide each child’s learning journey, document progress with families, and collaborate with supportive teams across our centres. You'll join a nationwide network with ongoing professional development, uniforms provided, and benefits like staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• NZ ECE 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.

Responsibilities

• Draw on Te Whāriki to plan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where a sense of 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 spirit

Digital documentation

Education

NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification

Job description

Registered Relief Teacher | Busy Bees Nelson

Join our Nelson/Tasman team as a Registered Teacher and enjoy the unique opportunity to provide Relief Teaching across four beautiful Busy Bees centres, supported by passionate teams and surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of the region.

This is a part-time role for a Registered ECE Teacher with the freedom of choosing their hours.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

You’ll be part of a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning

We offer full Pay Parity and staff uniforms are provided

Supportive leadership, subsidised childcare and career 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 | Te Aheinga

Draw on Te Whariki to plan and guide the educational journey of each child.

Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child's progress can be celebrated.

Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where a sense of belonging is prioritised.

Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.

Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

About You | Mou

A recognised New Zealand ECE 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.

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.