Thrive Early Learning Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Qualified Teacher ECE

This is a Full time job

Excellent ERO review
Highly regarded within both parent and professional teaching community
Birthday leave and great social events.

Excellent ERO review
Highly regarded within both parent and professional teaching community
Birthday leave and great social events.

This centre is highly regarded in our Onehunga community, and you will thrive being part of our teaching team and the wider community.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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ECE Kaiako | Qualified or In-Training | Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week

at Small Sprouts Limited

This is a Full time job

Whangaparaoa, Auckland

Owner-operated leadership that is present and involved
Full-time or 4 days per week | Flexible days and hours
You can be Qualified or In-Training

Owner-operated leadership that is present and involved
Full-time or 4 days per week | Flexible days and hours
You can be Qualified or In-Training

Join a boutique Hibiscus Coast ECE centre with full Pay Parity and where relationships, play and flexibility genuinely matter.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed twenty one days ago

Qualified Teacher ECE

at Nurture Early Learning

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

Excellent ERO review
Highly regarded within both parent and professional teaching community
Birthday leave and great social events.

Excellent ERO review
Highly regarded within both parent and professional teaching community
Birthday leave and great social events.

This centre is highly regarded in our Onehunga community, and you will thrive being part of our teaching team and the wider community.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Preschool Teacher

at Northcote Early Learning Centre

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

We are seeking a passionate, experienced kaiako for our Tuakana room, supporting tamariki (3–5) to thrive in a warm, play-based environment.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

ECE Kaiako | Qualified or In-Training | Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week

at Small Sprouts Limited

This is a Full time job

Whangaparaoa, Auckland

Owner-operated leadership that is present and involved
Full-time or 4 days per week | Flexible days and hours
You can be Qualified or In-Training

Owner-operated leadership that is present and involved
Full-time or 4 days per week | Flexible days and hours
You can be Qualified or In-Training

Join a boutique Hibiscus Coast ECE centre with full Pay Parity and where relationships, play and flexibility genuinely matter.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Early Childhood Teacher (In-training or Qualified)

at ELC Group

This is a Full time job

Newtown, Wellington

$25 – $38 per hour

The Park ELC has exciting opportunities for in-training and qualified teachers to join our team!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Kaiāwhina - Teacher Aide / Te Kōhanga Reo / ECE

at Whakawtea

This is a Part time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

We need a creative and team minded Kaiāwhina to join our Whakawātea whānau NOW. We have vacancies now, apply now.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Preschool- Teacher in training

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Full time job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Techer in training
Full time 40 hours per week
Preschool based

Techer in training
Full time 40 hours per week
Preschool based

Teacher in training role at our beautiful Hillcrest centre

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Unqualified ECE Kaiako

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Full time job

Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty

Competative Salary
40 hours per week
Staff benefits and Wellbeing Support

Competative Salary
40 hours per week
Staff benefits and Wellbeing Support

Join our longest running centre and develop your teaching skills and knowledge from amazing mentor teachers.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22d ago

Listed six hours ago

Casual Early Childhood Relievers

at Prospero Group New Zealand

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Flexible days (Work life balance / create your own schedule)
Weekly pay
NO paperwork

Flexible days (Work life balance / create your own schedule)
Weekly pay
NO paperwork

Seeking Early childhood relievers in Christchurch! Enjoy flexible hours, nationwide opportunities, weekly pay. No paperwork, just teaching!

Recruited byLaura North

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Relief ECE Teachers and ECE Chef

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

Flexible working days
Work on the floor or in the kitchen - or both!
Supportive environments and fun teams

Flexible working days
Work on the floor or in the kitchen - or both!
Supportive environments and fun teams

Looking for flexible working opportunities within stunning ECE centres in the Bay of Plenty. We are looking for relief teachers and relief chefs

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

ECE Caregiver (BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road)

at BestStart Educare

This is a Full time job

City Rise, Otago

Be part of a secure, supportive and passionate team!
Career growth opportunities, dream big, and we’ll back you all the way
Gain the reassurance of stability by joining a well established organisation

Be part of a secure, supportive and passionate team!
Career growth opportunities, dream big, and we’ll back you all the way
Gain the reassurance of stability by joining a well established organisation

Join our caring team and help create a safe, joyful space where tamariki thrive.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Unqualified Kaiako/ ECE Teacher

at K'aute Pasifika Trust

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Are you passionate about working with children? Come join our vibrant team. This is your chance to make a meaning difference in children's lives.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

29d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Grandview Rd

at Busy Bees Aotearoa

This is a Part time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Hourly Rate

Discounted childcare for your tamariki
Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching.
Part time role - 30 hours per week

Discounted childcare for your tamariki
Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching.
Part time role - 30 hours per week

Kick‑start your career in Early Childhood Education with Busy Bees Grandview Road, Hamilton as an Unregistered Teacher.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Registered ECE Teacher – Part-Time Permanent (22.5 Hours)

at Little Dinosaurs

This is a Part time job

Epsom, Auckland

$30 – $41 per hour

Permanent part-time opportunity for a passionate registered ECE teacher in our creative Epsom centre.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Early Childhood Tutor

at Vision College Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Work in a positive environment where staff work together to change lives through learning.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Supervisor

at Busy Bumbles

This is a Part time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Make a difference with Busy Bumbles! Permanent Supervisor role in Rolleston.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Relief ECE Teachers

at New Shoots Children's Centres

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Kerikeri, Northland

Flexible working hours
Learn and grow your ECE knowledge
Work across all age groups

Flexible working hours
Learn and grow your ECE knowledge
Work across all age groups

Looking for flexible working opportunities within a stunning ECE centre. We are looking for relief teachers to join our fun and passionate team.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Early Childhood Programme Presenter/Educator

at Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Flexible hours | School-time delivery | Contractor autonomy
Work across ECE centres | Variety in locations | Engaging mahi
Make a real difference | Child safety education | Meaningful mahi

Flexible hours | School-time delivery | Contractor autonomy
Work across ECE centres | Variety in locations | Engaging mahi
Make a real difference | Child safety education | Meaningful mahi

Engaging ECE presenter delivering safety programme to tamariki. Flexible contractor role, paid training, creative mahi.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Dinsdale

at Busy Bees Aotearoa

This is a Part time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Hourly Rate

Competitive Hourly Rate + Discounted childcare for your tamariki
Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching
Monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services

Competitive Hourly Rate + Discounted childcare for your tamariki
Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching
Monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services

Busy Bees Dinsdale offers a warm, welcoming team of kaiako where passion, energy, and a genuine love for tamariki shines through

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Early Learning - Looking for great leaders

at Alphabet Childcare Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

$40 – $50 per hour

Lead, inspire and grow with a boutique North Shore ECE group. Shape culture, develop teams and drive exceptional outcomes.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Kaiako - Kōhanga Reo | Early Childhood Education

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Above Full Pay Parity, $60,000 – $100,000 per year

Fluent te reo Māori kaiako to inspire and support tamariki
Join a warm, supportive and close-knit Kōhanga Reo team
Contribute to culturally grounded education supporting whānau & community

Fluent te reo Māori kaiako to inspire and support tamariki
Join a warm, supportive and close-knit Kōhanga Reo team
Contribute to culturally grounded education supporting whānau & community

We are seeking a passionate and fluent kaiako | Early Childhood Educator to join Hineteiwaiwa Kōhanga Reo

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Early Childhood Educator

at Small Steps Early Learning Centre

This is a Full time job

Matamata, Waikato

We are looking for a registered educator/3rd year student who is passionate about infants and toddlers (6mths-2.9yrs) to join our team.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Early Learning Educator, permanent full-time

at Rainbows Gordonton Early Childhood Centr e

This is a Full time job

Gordonton, Waikato

$32 – $46 per hour

Feeling lost in a large centre? Join our small, passionate team in a relaxed rural community, where relationships matter and every teacher is valued.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Area Manager

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

Hybrid role - South Auckland
Ready for your next leadership step?
Grow your leadership career, we back your development!

Hybrid role - South Auckland
Ready for your next leadership step?
Grow your leadership career, we back your development!

Love leading people across multiple sites such as hospitality, retail, cleaning, property, facilities, childcare or other service-led industries?..

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

19d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Assistant Centre Leader

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Above Full Pay Parity

Above pay parity and strong staff benefits package
Join a supportive, close-knit team of passionate educators
Exceptional teacher–child ratios to support quality teaching

Above pay parity and strong staff benefits package
Join a supportive, close-knit team of passionate educators
Exceptional teacher–child ratios to support quality teaching

Join our supportive team of passionate Early Childhood Educators as an Assistant Centre Leader at Te Ako o te Tui, University of Auckland.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Experienced Preschool Team Leader

at Northcote Early Learning Centre

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

We’re seeking an experienced ECE Team Leader to guide our Tuakana room (3–5 yrs) at Northcote ELC. Supportive team and great benefits.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago

Listed nine minutes ago

Casual Residential Youth Worker

at Barnardos

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$27.80 - $29.10 per hour (gross)

An opportunity to work in a rewarding therapeutic environment
Flexible shifts - work/life balance
Join Barnardos' mission: Shaping futures, guided by Te Tiriti values

An opportunity to work in a rewarding therapeutic environment
Flexible shifts - work/life balance
Join Barnardos' mission: Shaping futures, guided by Te Tiriti values

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We're on the lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9m ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Registered Early Childhood Teacher

at Tuakaus Little Stars Early Childhood Centre Limited

This is a Full time job

Tuakau, Waikato

Qualified and Registered Early Childhood Teacher

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Qualified ECE Head teacher

at Little Moas Early Learning Centre

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$28 – $40 per hour

If you are a qualified ECE head teacher who genuinely loves children and is passionate about leading our wonderful team, this job is for you!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

ECE Unqualified Reliever

at Candidex

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hutt Valley, Wellington

Support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.
Competitive Pay Rates.

Support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.
Competitive Pay Rates.

Join the Candidex family of temp and relief teachers and experience the perfect work-life balance you've been searching for!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Early Childhood Teacher

at ELC Group

This is a Full time job

Remuera, Auckland

$25 – $36.66 per hour

Incredible work environment and facilities
Full pay parity + fantastic staff perks
A culture of continuous professional and personal development

Incredible work environment and facilities
Full pay parity + fantastic staff perks
A culture of continuous professional and personal development

Join our village! We're growing at our beautiful, nature-based Early Learning Centre. Team up with us!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

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Qualified Teacher ECE

ECE Kaiako | Qualified or In-Training | Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week

Qualified Teacher ECE

Preschool Teacher

ECE Kaiako | Qualified or In-Training | Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week

Early Childhood Teacher (In-training or Qualified)

Kaiāwhina - Teacher Aide / Te Kōhanga Reo / ECE

Preschool- Teacher in training

Unqualified ECE Kaiako

Casual Early Childhood Relievers

Relief ECE Teachers and ECE Chef

ECE Caregiver (BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road)

Unqualified Kaiako/ ECE Teacher

ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Grandview Rd

Registered ECE Teacher – Part-Time Permanent (22.5 Hours)

Early Childhood Tutor

Supervisor

Relief ECE Teachers

Early Childhood Programme Presenter/Educator

ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Dinsdale

Early Learning - Looking for great leaders

Kaiako - Kōhanga Reo | Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Educator

Early Learning Educator, permanent full-time

Area Manager

Assistant Centre Leader

Experienced Preschool Team Leader

Casual Residential Youth Worker

Registered Early Childhood Teacher

Qualified ECE Head teacher

ECE Unqualified Reliever

Early Childhood Teacher

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