Reliever Teacher - Hawkes Bay

Qjumpers; Hastings; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BestStart is seeking NZ-registered teachers to join our Reliever Team in Hawke's Bay, covering Hastings, Napier and Havelock North centres. You will bring warmth, creativity and strong classroom skills to support tamariki through play-based learning.

Relievers enjoy flexibility, variety, and the chance to contribute to New Zealand's largest ECE provider, with centres across the region and a focus on tamariki wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• NZ teaching qualification (ECE or Primary, Level 7 or higher).
• Current NZ Teacher Registration (Provisional or Full).
• NZQA recognition for overseas qualifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• As a Reliever Teacher, bring your skills, warmth, and creativity into our Hastings, Napier and Havelock North centres.
• Each day involves supporting tamariki with play-based learning, helping with group activities, or being a reassuring presence.
• Embrace variety and build strong connections with children, families, and centre teams.

Skills

Play-based learning

Group activities

Interpersonal warmth

Creativity

Education

NZ teaching qualification (ECE or Primary, Level 7+)

Job description

Your Teaching Career, Your Lifestyle - Relieve with BestStart in Hawkes Bay

Looking for more freedom in your teaching career? Want the balance to enjoy life while still making a real impact on tamariki? BestStart is calling for NZ-registered teachers (ECE or Primary) to join our Reliever Team - and there's no better place to do it than right here in the heart of Hawke's Bay.

Why Hawkes Bay?
The weather you've been waiting for:

Hawke's Bay is known as New Zealand's "fruit bowl," with one of the sunniest climates in the country.

A lifestyle that works:

Affordable living, short commutes, and a laid-back pace mean you'll spend less time stuck in traffic and more time doing what you love.

Food, wine, and culture:

From farmers' markets to award-winning vineyards, this is a region that celebrates great food and good company.

Adventure on your doorstep:

Explore Te Mata Peak, cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails, or spend weekends at the beach - it's all just minutes away.

About the Role

As a Reliever Teacher, you'll bring your skills, warmth, and creativity into our Hastings, Napier and Havelock North centres. Each day will be different - supporting tamariki with play-based learning, helping with group activities, or simply being a reassuring presence. With no two days the same, you'll enjoy variety while still building strong connections with children, families, and our centre teams.

What You'll Need:

• NZ teaching qualification (ECE or Primary, Level 7 or higher)
• Current NZ Teacher Registration (Provisional or Full)
• NZQA recognition for overseas qualifications (if applicable)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• A flexible, positive approach and passion for supporting tamariki

Why BestStart?

At BestStart, relievers are an important part of our teaching whānau. You'll have the flexibility to choose when and where you work, with the support of New Zealand's largest ECE provider behind you. We value your time, your contribution, and your commitment to tamariki.

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