BestStart Reliever Caregiver - Kaikohe (Northland)
Bring Your Energy, Heart, and Aroha to Kaikohe!
Are you the kind of person who’s always ready with a smile, a helping hand, and a soft spot for little giggles and big imaginations? BestStart Kaikohe is looking for Reliever Caregivers – the unsung heroes who step in, support our kaiako, and bring joy to our tamariki when it’s needed most.
We only have one centre here in Kaikohe – which means you’ll quickly become part of our close-knit whānau. You won’t just be picking up shifts, you’ll be helping create a home away from home for our tamariki and building strong relationships with staff, whānau, and the wider community.
What does the role look like?
As a Reliever Caregiver, you’ll:
- Support our permanent teachers with daily routines
- Care for and guide our tamariki through their learning and play
- Jump in with energy, ideas, and aroha to keep the day running smoothly
- Enjoy the variety—every day brings something new, and no two are ever the same
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone with a passion for working with children and supporting whānau
- Reliable, flexible, and full of initiative
- Caring, fun-loving, and ready to get stuck in
- No formal ECE qualifications needed – just your enthusiasm and heart
- Has clean police vetting and 2x workplace references
Why join us in Kaikohe?
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something special in our small town. At BestStart, we’re New Zealand’s largest early learning provider, but here in Kaikohe we’re one centre, one whānau, making a real difference in the lives of our tamariki every day.
So if you’ve been looking for a role where your work truly matters, where you’ll feel valued, and where you’ll leave each day knowing you’ve made a difference—this is it.
Apply now and join our Kaikohe whānau—together, let’s give tamariki the best start in life.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
