ECE Careers NZ

We are always on the lookout for passionate teachers and relievers.

Whether you are qualified or not, or if you are studying and looking to do training hours, please contact your closest centre to find out if there is any availability.

If you are a qualified ECE teacher, you could be eligible to live and teach in New Zealand

We have put together an International Teachers Handbook with everyhting you need to know about applying to teach at New Shoots in New Zealand.

New Shoots Website Icon - Careers

New Shoots, new career

Please send a cover letter via the contact form on the applicable centre’s page. We might not have a position for you at the time of sending, but we can keep your details on file and contact you if anything suitable comes up.

If you live overseas and are a ECE Teacher with a 3 year degree you can immigrate to NZ – currently Early Childhood Teachers are on the skills shortage list.

Click to view our ECE job opportunities​

Enrolment Conditions

New Shoots operates as a full day service and do not offer short days or sessions;
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards;
Minimum enrolment is two days per week; A $50 enrolment fee will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place;
Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending New Shoots full time;
Nappies and food are provided; and Formula is not provided – this must be brought in from home if required. 

To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Fees effective from 1st April 2022.