BestStart Educare Hiring for We are on the lookout for amazing unqualified relievers in Hawera! Job at Stratford Full Time

At BestStart, we’re passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives – we aspire to grow curious, confident and caring children. Together we teach, learn and nurture.


We are on the lookout for dedicated, passionate, reliable unqualified relievers!


BestStart has grown into New Zealand’s largest provider of early childhood education and we remain committed to being a progressive and responsive leader by continuing to invest in our people.
Our vision is to work in partnership with families, whanau and communities to enable children to achieve their learning potential.


If you’ve considered getting into the Early Childhood sector, but enjoy work/life balance, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Relieving is a fantastic starting point for gaining ECE experience with the added bonus of flexibility within your role! As a Reliever, you will be an integral part of any centre you work at – whether you’re covering sick leave, study leave or holidays, our centres are unable to function without good, reliable relievers to help out!

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate the following key qualities:

• Passionate about working with and caring for children
• Energetic and love having FUN!
• Friendly and approachable
• Available to work 3-5 days per week
• Experienced working in ECE settings
• Reliable and flexible
• Able to show initiative
• Have a caring, respectful attitude towards children
• Eligible to work in NZ

We truly value reliability and eagerness to work – ideally you will have some ECE experience and/or a certificate in ECE. Previous experience in a centre or working with young children would be advantageous.


Why choose us?

Every BestStart centre is unique and reflects the special qualities and backgrounds of its children, teachers and communities. We are big on growing our people and always look within our reliever pool when permanent roles become available in our centres.

If this is the position you’ve been searching for, please apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your availability (days/hours and regions you can work) and suitability for the position.

This ad will be withdrawn as soon as there are enough suitable applicants, so if you’re interested apply now so you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!