ECE Caregiver (BestStart Ferry Road), Christchurch
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BestStart

ECE Caregiver (BestStart Ferry Road)

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time

Christchurch

Job Description

Due to growing occupancy, BestStart Ferry Road is seeking a passionate and dedicated Caregiver to join our energetic, close-knit team.


Guided by our philosophy, “Where culture thrives,” our centre is a place where everyone belongs. We provide quality care and education for tamariki while celebrating their individuality, culture, and connection to whānau.


When you walk through our doors, you’ll experience the strength of our community. We build respectful, authentic partnerships with every child and family, creating opportunities to come together through learning, centre events, shared celebrations, and everyday experiences. Each child’s home culture is valued, celebrated, and embraced.


About the role


This permanent position is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00am–2:30pm . You’ll work primarily with children aged 2–5 years, while supporting across our 0–5-year-old rooms.


You’ll provide quality care and education, encourage learning through play, support centre activities, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where tamariki can thrive.


About you


You’ll bring:


  • Experience working with children under five.
  • A natural affinity with children, especially infants and toddlers.
  • Initiative, reliability, and the ability to take direction.
  • A positive, collaborative approach.


An ECE qualification is not required, but a genuine commitment to making a difference is essential.


Why choose BestStart?


We support your professional growth through:


  • Whare Ako online learning.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Discounted childcare.
  • A $2,000 qualified-teacher referral bonus*.
  • Free annual flu vaccinations.
  • Wellbeing programmes and Confidential EAP counselling.
  • Sick leave from your first day.
  • An additional week of leave after 10 years’ service.


Click Apply Now and become part of a team where culture thrives. We can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart Ferry Road!

Desired Hard Skills

  • Childcare
  • Early Childhood Education

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Collaboration
  • Initiative

Additional Compensation

  • Referral Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿 Free Parking
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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