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Talk Recruitment's services are free to teachers, teachers can create a profile and register interest in jobs on the site and there is no cost at any time in the process.
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Centres
Centres can view teachers and express interest for free, they can post one-off or multiple jobs on the marketplace for free.  

Centres only pay fees if they hire a teacher for relief or permanent roles. For relief placements, there is a fixed daily fee for schools or hourly rates if ECE as per the current Talk Recruitment rate card.  
For permanent placements, a set percentage of the teachers salary is charged once a person is hired.
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Price Promise
We will work with centres to meet the challenging recruitment market we all face.  Please get in touch with us to discuss your needs and we will work with you make sure you can afford the services we offer.
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Educators helping Educators

We support awesome educators across New Zealand, matching teachers with centres and schools for relief, fixed-term, contract and permanent roles.

With smart technology and a hands-on team backing every placement, we make recruitment fast, reliable and enjoyable.

In partnership with ECLU and ECE Consultancy, we support teachers and centres with more than just recruitment.

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Relief Teaching & Permanent Roles

‍Celebrating Educators
Our teachers are amazing — and we make sure they know it. From friendly visits to check-ins and little surprise treats, we’re big on appreciation and recognition.

Professional Growth With Perks
We’ve teamed up with industry leaders like ECE Learning Unlimited and ECE Consultancy to offer professional learning opportunities, exclusive workshops and special client-only discounts.

‍Communication You Can Count On
No radio silence here. We communicate clearly, keep you in the loop, and respond fast when you need us.

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LOVED BY CENTRES

Nothing like the others...

We’re part of your team & here to help your centre.

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Your Local Education Experts

Our Area Managers and Consultants don’t just work in your region—they live in your community. They understand your needs, know your local centres, and recognise what high-quality staff means for you and your tamariki.

‍We’re More Than Just a Service—We’re Part of Your Team

We don’t just place staff—we build relationships. Our team regularly visits centres to connect, understand your needs, and make sure we’re always delivering the right fit.Last-minute reliever? Long-term teacher? Ongoing staffing support? Whatever you need, we’re here for you.

A Service as Unique as Your Centre

Every centre is unique—and we treat it that way. We get to know your team, your style, and your must-haves, helping us place people who genuinely fit. Long-term relationships matter to us, and it shows in every placement we make.

ECE Experts Who Get It

Our team comes from the sector—we know Te Whāriki, ratios, regulations, and what great teaching looks like in practice. We only work with educators who meet our standards of quality and professionalism, ensuring you get the best.

‍No Call Centres. Just Real, Personal Support

‍You’ll have a real person supporting you—your local Area Manager or Consultant who knows you, your centre, and how you like things done. No bots, no delays—just quick, genuine help when you need it most.

High Expectations, High-Quality Educators

Our support doesn’t stop at placement. Every reliever undergoes a full induction, compliance and safety checks, plus ongoing training and guidance with ECE Learning Unlimited.

Clear, Consistent Communication

You’ll never be left in the dark. We update you every step of the way and make sure every question or request is handled quickly.
Our relievers get the best support through our partnership with ECE Learning Unlimited, including access to top PLD in the sector. They also complete an induction module and a basic ECE health & safety course on our learning platform.
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What they've said about us

"I have been working for Talk since June 2022 and it is the best work experience I have ever had. They always look after their relievers especially my manager Bec from Wellington is absolutely amazing to work with she goes above and beyond for all her relievers making sure they are satisfied and happy with all the centre's they are sent to. I highly rate this company they are a joy to work for!!!"

Raziya Khan

"Amazing experience working with Talk. Kate is an amazing leader, who is easy to talk to, understanding and very polite. Enjoyed my time and will never forget this experience. Talk is the best way to get your foot into ECE and get to understand the under 5s better."

Ashna Maharaj

I've worked for Talk for almost a year and absolutely love it! The management is great and the work is super fun and flexible.

Elia Gibbons

Talk recruitment are amazing to work for. Their consultants have a lot to vouch for this as they are so supportive and proactive to get us through these incredibly challenging times and provide us with the best work to suit their team.

Kate Anderson
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We help connect early childhood teachers and centres for relief and permanent work across New Zealand.
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Early childhood centres can access qualified and unqualified teachers for relief and  permanent roles when they need them. We have local consultants who will work with you and great technology to make the process of sourcing relievers and permanent staff easy.

We specialise in early childhood recruitment.
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ECE teachers.
New Zealand experience.

Talk Recruitment connects local qualified and unqualified early childhood teachers with NZ experience to early childhood centres throughout New Zealand.

Locally owned and operated by New Zealand teachers, Talk Recruitment understands early childhood education recruitment like no other agency.

We believe a focus on supporting quality local ECE teachers is well overdue, let's work together to support our ECE teachers and centres and help improve the quality of relief teacher placements and access the best teachers for permanent placements.