• Beautiful completely refurbished Centre, beachfront location.
• Warm, welcoming and supportive team.
• We are licenced for 65.
• Discounted childcare for your tamariki.

Are you an ECE student ready to kickstart your teaching journey in a vibrant, nurturing, and inspiring environment? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

Due to growing demand in our under 2’s programme, Active Explorers Kaiwharawhara is on the lookout for a passionate Teacher-in-Training to join our close-knit whānau. Whether you're looking for 32 or 40 hours per week, this could be your new home centre - a place where you’re encouraged to shine, grow, and feel supported every step of the way.

At Active Explorers Kaiwharawhara, we believe learning should be joyful - for tamariki and Kaiako alike. Our teaching team is creative, collaborative, and always up for a laugh, and we’re led by a Centre Manager who is passionate about mentoring new talent. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas, explore your teaching identity, and build real, lasting relationships with the children in your care.

Our offer to you:

• A warm, welcoming team who will value your ideas and contributions.
• A thoughtfully resourced centre that sparks imagination and supports meaningful learning.
• Encouragement and guidance from a Centre Manager who’s committed to helping you thrive.
• The chance to be part of the wider Evolve whānau – a national network of amazing ECE professionals.
• A special half-day of birthday leave – because you matter!
• Generous non-contact time so you can plan, reflect, and grow.

What we're looking for in you:

• You’re currently enrolled and studying towards your ECE Qualifications.
• You have a growing understanding of Te Whāriki.
• You bring a flexible, open-minded approach and enjoy learning from others.
• You’re passionate about empowering tamariki through a responsive, caring curriculum.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to meet you. Come join us and be part of something special!