About The Role:
BestStart Waiuku has proudly supported tamariki and their whānau since 2008, providing an inclusive, engaging environment where children are empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. Our local curriculum celebrates each child’s unique learning journey, symbolised by the feather, representing growth, belonging, and the kete of knowledge they build along the way.
Our Preschool room provides rich, child-led learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and school readiness. Guided by the values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, ako, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga, we encourage children to become confident, capable learners through meaningful play, exploration, and strong connections with our local community, including regular visits to Sandspit Beach and Waiuku Library.
As a Qualified Teacher, you’ll join a collaborative and passionate team where you’ll be supported to grow your skills while creating engaging learning experiences that prepare our preschoolers for their next stage of learning.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Why Join Us?
At BestStart, success is about more than achieving milestones – it’s about growing together, celebrating success, and making a positive difference every day. We offer a supportive environment where your wellbeing, professional growth, and career aspirations are valued.
Our benefits include:
- Full Pay Parity
- Career development through Whare Ako and leadership pathways
- Fully funded Teacher Registration
- $2,000 referral bonus for referring a Qualified Teacher
- Subsidised health insurance (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing programme
About You
You’ll bring:
- A Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current New Zealand Teacher Registration.
- A strong understanding of Te Whāriki and the ECE Regulations.
- Experience delivering child-led learning and extending children’s interests.
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.
- A passion for creating exciting learning experiences that support preschool children to develop confidence and thrive as lifelong learners.
Ready to Inspire?
If you’re looking to join a supportive team that values collaboration, celebrates success, and is passionate about making a difference for tamariki, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the team at BestStart Waiuku!
