7 Childcare jobs in New Zealand

If you are ready for a new direction, positive energy and enviable future opportunities, we have the perfect role for you!

As a warm, nurturing Teacher, who is passionate about the care and education of tamariki aged under 2, we’d love to meet you, chat about your career path, and show you around our lovely centre, right in the heart of Auckland CBD.

Did you know, some of our team benefits include:

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment (T&Cs apply)
• Fully funded Teacher registration
• Mental health and wellbeing hub
• Career-advancing professional development
• Focused leadership development
• 50% childcare fees for your child

The position:

• Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)Monday to Friday
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite

Who are you?

A experienced Kaiako who shares our enthusiasm for the local curriculum and:

• creating inspiring environments
• partnership with parents and whānau
• fun-filled learning experiences for tamariki
• respectful care as one of your core teaching practices

If this is you, and you have a good understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of babies, apply now to join our supportive and inclusive team, who are committed to keeping tamariki safe, loved and learning.

Click on this link for details about our centre:   Auckland CBD Centre

We are an Accredited employer.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and responsible live-in nanny to provide exceptional care for children. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of our family, offering a stable and nurturing environment while fostering the children's development and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialized Infant Care (Suspected Autism):

·    Provide complete daily care: feeding, burping, diaper changes, bathing, and soothing routines.

·    Implement personalized sensory-integration activities to address sensitivities and prevent overstimulation.

·    Apply early intervention strategies recommended by therapists for communication, motor, and sensory development.

·    Track milestones using autism-specific developmental monitoring tools.

·    Manage co-occurring needs such as reflux, feeding aversions, and irregular sleep patterns.

Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)

·    Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).

·    Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.

·    Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.

·    Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.

·    Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.

·    Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Household Duties:

·    Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)

·    Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).

·    Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.

·    Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.

·    Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.

·    Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.

·    Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Safety and Well-being:

·    Maintain a safe, organized, and sensory-appropriate environment for both children.

·    Hold advanced First Aid & CPR certifications for infants and children, with training relevant to ASD and ADHD.

·    Remain prepared for medical, behavioral, or sensory-related emergencies.

Other tasks may be assigned in relation to childcare.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’’ childcare experience, preferably in special needs care involving infants and/or toddlers.

Documented training in ASD early intervention and ADHD behavioral support strategies.

Ability to manage two children with differing developmental needs while maintaining an organized home environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with parents and therapists.

Clean criminal record and ability to pass enhanced background checks.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts.

References will be thoroughly checked.

Seeking a dedicated, experienced, and responsible live-in nanny to provide exceptional care for children. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of our family, offering a stable and nurturing environment while fostering the children's development and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialized Infant Care (Suspected Autism): 

• Provide complete daily care: feeding, burping, diaper changes, bathing, and soothing routines.
• Implement personalized sensory-integration activities to address sensitivities and prevent overstimulation.
• Apply early intervention strategies recommended by therapists for communication, motor, and sensory development.
• Track milestones using autism-specific developmental monitoring tools.
• Manage co-occurring needs such as reflux, feeding aversions, and irregular sleep patterns.

Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)

• Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).
• Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.
• Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.
• Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.
• Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Household Duties:

• Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)
• Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).
• Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.
• Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.
• Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.
• Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Safety and Well-being:

• Maintain a safe, organized, and sensory-appropriate environment for both children.
• Hold advanced First Aid & CPR certifications for infants and children, with training relevant to ASD and ADHD.
• Remain prepared for medical, behavioral, or sensory-related emergencies.

Other tasks may be assigned in relation to childcare.

Qualifications:

3 years’ childcare experience, preferrably in special needs care involving infants and/or toddlers.

Documented training in ASD early intervention and ADHD behavioral support strategies.

Ability to manage two children with differing developmental needs while maintaining an organized home environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with parents and therapists.

Clean criminal record and ability to pass enhanced background checks.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts.

References will be thoroughly checked.

Seeking a dedicated, experienced, and responsible live-in nanny to provide exceptional care for children. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of our family, offering a stable and nurturing environment while fostering the children's development and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialized Infant Care (Suspected Autism): 

• Provide complete daily care: feeding, burping, diaper changes, bathing, and soothing routines.
• Implement personalized sensory-integration activities to address sensitivities and prevent overstimulation.
• Apply early intervention strategies recommended by therapists for communication, motor, and sensory development.
• Track milestones using autism-specific developmental monitoring tools.
• Manage co-occurring needs such as reflux, feeding aversions, and irregular sleep patterns.

Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)

• Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).
• Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.
• Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.
• Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.
• Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Household Duties:

• Care for Three-Year-Old (Suspected ADHD)
• Prepare for school with structured morning routines (balanced breakfast, independent dressing, readiness checks).
• Support attention, focus, and self-regulation through structured after-school routines.
• Incorporate engaging activities that encourage learning while accommodating high energy levels.
• Provide clear, consistent boundaries using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Coordinate and transport to extracurricular activities.
• Give parents detailed updates on behavior, learning progress, and social development.

Safety and Well-being:

• Maintain a safe, organized, and sensory-appropriate environment for both children.
• Hold advanced First Aid & CPR certifications for infants and children, with training relevant to ASD and ADHD.
• Remain prepared for medical, behavioral, or sensory-related emergencies.

Other tasks may be assigned in relation to childcare.

Qualifications:

3 years’ childcare experience, preferrably in special needs care involving infants and/or toddlers.

Documented training in ASD early intervention and ADHD behavioral support strategies.

Ability to manage two children with differing developmental needs while maintaining an organized home environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with parents and therapists.

Clean criminal record and ability to pass enhanced background checks.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts.

References will be thoroughly checked.

Don't leave your career potential to chance . join the team who can make it a reality

Our whānau focussed centre is looking for a warm and nurturing Kaiako to work alongside our fun and inclusive team in our preschool room. If you're passionate about the care and education of tamariki in their transition to school, we’d love to meet you!

Did you know, some of our team benefits include:

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment (T&Cs apply)
• Fully funded Teacher registration
• Mental health and wellbeing hub & EAP Support
• Career-advancing professional development
• Focused leadership development
• 50% childcare fees for your child

The position:

• Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate, or a teacher in training, or close to completing your ECE Teaching qualification
• Could also be suitable for a Primary School Teacher, who has a passion for new entrants and play based learning
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite

Who are you?

A Kaiako who shares our enthusiasm for the local curriculum and:

• creating inspiring environments
• partnership with parents and whānau
• fun-filled learning experiences for tamariki
• respectful care as one of your core teaching practices

If this is you, and you have a good understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of preschoolers, apply now to join our supportive team who are committed to keeping tamariki safe, loved and learning.

Click on this link for details about our centre:  Frankton Centre

We are an Accredited employer.

Don't leave your career potential to chance . join the team who can make it a reality!

Whether your passion is to work with babies, toddlers or preschoolers, you’ll be a warm, nurturing Kaiako with the ability to connect with others. As a Float Teacher for our centre, you will be flexible, reliable and able to work with and have empathy for Tamariki of all age groups up to 5 years.

Did you know, some of our team benefits include:

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment (T&Cs apply)
• Mental health and wellbeing hub
• Career-advancing professional development
• Focused leadership development
• 50% childcare fees for your child

The position:

• Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite

Who are you?

A Kaiako who shares our enthusiasm for the local curriculum and:

• creating inspiring environments
• partnership with parents and whānau
• fun-filled learning experiences for tamariki
• respectful care as one of your core teaching practices

If this is you, and you have a good understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of babies, toddlers and young children, apply now to join our supportive, inclusive team who are committed to keeping tamariki safe, loved and learning. Our Spreydon Centre is licensed for 50 tamariki.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Spreydon Centre

We are an Accredited Employer.