Registered ECE Teacher | Bees

We have a full-time position available for a Registered Kaiako to join our growing Cambridge whānau, working alongside our smallest explorers in the infant and toddler space. If you value intentional discovery and heart-centred practice, you’llfind a truly special place to grow your career within our vibrant rural setting.

About us :

Busy Bees Cambridge is a nature-inspired haven where learning unfolds through real-world adventures. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, our staff enjoy national-level support within a truly unique environment. From our swimming pool and bike track to our resident ponies and blue-tongue lizard, Sly, we offer a workplace that prioritises curiosity and hands-on discovery. Our organisational commitment to wellbeing is visible throughout, linking our Nourish and nature-based programmes to our comprehensive staff EAP and professional development.

In this warm, screen-free community, dedicated professionals are empowered to grow their careers within a supportive and adventurous atmosphere that celebrates every child as a unique taonga.

About you :

We are looking for a kaiako who is heart- centred , professional, and ready to make a difference. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A recognised ECE or Primary teaching qualification and a current New Zealand teacher registration.

A warm and proactive communication style, with a natural ability to build deep, respectful relationships with our tamariki , whānau , and your colleagues.

A deep understanding of Te Whāriki and the confidence to deliver high-quality, meaningful outcomes for all children.

A positive and collaborative energy , bringing a "can-do" attitude to our daily practice.

A genuine commitment to your own professional growth and a desire to see our community flourish.

Why you’ll love it here:

Full Pay Parity !

Discounted childcare

We look after our people with a monthly wellbeing budget, EAP access, and covered costs for your annual flu vax and First Aid certification.

A generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning.

A Truly Unique Workplace - Spend your days in a beautiful setting designed for exploration, complete with resident ponies, a bike track, and our own swimming pool.

Comprehensive induction, mentoring and coaching

If you are ready to find your place in our unique Cambridge wh ānau, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants should have NZ residency or avalid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer

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.