Kindercare Learning Centres - Christchurch CBD · Canterbury
Babies Team Leader
Early learningFull time, Permanent
The Babies Team Leader will lead the Kiwi Room at Kindercare Learning Centres in Christchurch CBD, caring for and educating tamariki under two. This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours Monday to Friday and requires an ECE-qualified, registered teacher with a current New Zealand practising certificate, previous leadership experience, and residency or a valid work visa; no start date is given.
- Full pay parity
- 50% childcare fees for your child
- 10 days’ sick leave from employment start
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Lead the team caring for and educating babies under two in the Kiwi Room. This is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday, with responsibility for mentoring teachers and supporting respectful, safe care. Benefits include pay parity, leadership development, professional learning and reduced childcare fees.
What they’re looking for
- ECE-qualified and currently registered in New Zealand
- Previous experience leading and mentoring teachers
- Understanding of babies’ developmental and emotional needs
- Commitment to working with parents and whānau
- Ability to create engaging learning environments
- New Zealand residency or a valid work visa
About the school
Kindercare Learning Centres’ Christchurch CBD centre is well established and focused on working with whānau. The centre follows the local curriculum and provides an inclusive, supportive early learning environment.
How to apply
Apply through the online listing. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Head teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a warm and nurturing team leader with previous leadership and mentoring experience, to lead a wonderful team of teachers in our Kiwi Room. As a kaiako who is passionate about the care and education of tamariki…”
The school
Kindercare Learning Centres - Christchurch CBD
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 94
- Address
- 227 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch