Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ page). Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions visitors to this our Web site may have. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please E-mail us. ece.admin@clear.net.nz .

Why do people Temp?

People temp or relieve for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons are:

Variety of work, not having to work in the same place week after week.

Pick the hours and days that you are available to work.

Try before you buy, trying out a new career if you are looking for a change in direction.

It also allows you to try out different workplaces before you commit to a permanent position.

Where will I be working?

We provide centres with staff in the following areas: Waikato (including Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, Kawhia, Morrinsville, Matamata), Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Taranaki and Wellington. From Time to time we do provide temps outside of these areas but only with express consent of the Temps and there is usually a travel allowance paid to cover milage.

What will I be doing?

Roles of Temps in Early Childcare Centres varies depending on the experience and qualification of the Temp. Duties can include supervision of childrens activities, preparation of food, cleaning and generally helping out within the Centre

When will I be working?

This largely depends on you. The more hours that you are available the more work you can be offered. Centres are open between 6:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday. A typical shift would be 8 hours, however they can be as short as 3 hours and as long as 10 hours.

How long will I be working?

Shifts are generally between 3 hours and 9 hours long per day and can be from one day only to being an ongoing assignment.

When will I know what hours I will be working?

We try to give you as much notice as possible. If you are a popular temp with the centres you could be booked up to two weeks in advance. Sometimes we call and want someone as soon as possible in which case there may only be 30 minutes notice. We try to keep this type of short notice to a minimum but this is the nature of Temping.

How much work is there?

The Early Childhood sector is a growing area. The amount of work that is available is very dependent on you!!! If you have a can do, will do attitude and get on with people you will be requested by the centres. The more requests you get the more work that you get offered.

How much will I be paid?

The big question!!! This depends on your experience qualifications and the demand for your services. We review pay rates regularly, so if centres are screaming for your services we pay you accordingly.

Why do we do what we do?

We provide this service for two reasons:

To provide a service to the Early Childhood sector. It makes it easy for Centres to fill those difficult moments.

To make it easy for Temps to get more regular work and reduce the number of phone calls that you get.