Unregistered Relief Teacher

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Busy Bees seeks an Unregistered Relief Teacher to join the Te Hāpara centre in Wellington Street, New Zealand. This part-time, onsite role offers flexible days and hours, supportive leadership, subsidised childcare, and development opportunities, plus the chance to gain experience across rooms without the admin load of a permanent position. You will help guide daily activities, support play-based learning, and bring consistent energy while adapting to new spaces and teams. To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your nurturing approach and why this excites you; applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Emphasise whanaungatanga and Hauora in your notes.

Join our Busy Bees relief teaching whānau and enjoy the support of a nationwide network alongside a welcoming, close-knit team.

At our Te Hāpara centre, we're proud of our strong connections with Gisborne families and community. Guided by the pillars of Hauora, we create a nurturing environment where tamariki and kaiako thrive. If you value whanaungatanga, collaboration, and making a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

• Choose the days and hours that work best for your lifestyle or study.

• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities

• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.

• Enjoy rewarding mahi without the admin load or planning requirements of a permanent role.

• Gain experience across rooms and age groups.

• Join a team that genuinely appreciates the energy and support relievers bring to our whanau.

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

• Help guide daily activities, engage in play-based learning, and offer relational support.

• Provide consistency and good energy as you slot into each new space.

• Work alongside professional teams that value the fresh perspective you provide.

• Support tamariki to feel safe, confident, and free to explore.

• Help keep the day steady and child-centred across the centre

About You | Mou

• Be a registered or unregistered kaiako with a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.

• Possess a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.

• Stay adaptable, quick to pick up new routines, and happy to help where needed most.

• Stay anchored under pressure and enjoy being part of a professional, supportive culture.

How to Apply | Me pehea e tono ai

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you.

Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

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.