Enrolment

Personal Qualities

As an  early childhood educator and professional nanny you should have intelligence warmth and patience. You must be able to establish empathy with both children and their parents. You will be a role model for children, so it is essential you are well spoken and presented, as well as self reliant, courteous and capable. You also need heaps of initiative!

The work is physically demanding, and you will be on your feet all day. You need to be able to carry babies, lift older children and be involved in strenuous games.

You must show you are mature and have ability to cope with the requirements of these demanding courses. A well-rounded personality, a wide range of life experience and an ability to work with the demands of young children is essential.

Interview

All applicants are required to attend a personal interview if possible. A phone interview will be acceptable if you live a very long way away. If selected, your place will be confirmed well before the start of the course.

Summary of Entry Requirements

All applicants must be physically able to perform the work usually required of an early childhood educator or professional nanny; must supply contact details for three referees and give permission to contact them and must provide evidence of experience with children. All applicants are interviewed by the principal (or delegated staff member) to be judged capable of undertaking training to the required standard. Level 3— for students under 20 we prefer NCEA Level 1, but this is not always necessary for mature applicants. A history of successful study would assist an application. All applicants are required to complete a signed declaration detailing any court convictions recorded against them. Enrolment is provisional until applicants 17+ have also completed the NZ Police criminal history vetting process.  

Supplementary Entry Requirements -  New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education

School leavers must have a minimum of NCEA Level 2 and show potential to study at tertiary level (Level 5). Mature applicants must show evidence of their potential to study at tertiary level (Level 5). All applicants must provide evidence of previous experience with children and involvement in a range of cultural, social, sporting or community services.  

We welcome both female and male applicants!