About us
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. Committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrating people’s uniqueness, with a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’. Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has approximately 400 centres nationwide.
About the role
Reporting to the Human Resources Senior Advisor, the Human Resources Coordinator supports day-to-day HR operations.
Following a period of change, this role will assist the HR team with updating and maintaining records and process, and duties include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to HR projects and support opportunities for process improvement
- Administrative tasks relating to the employee lifecycle, including onboarding & offboarding
- Draft, review and issue employment documentation accurately, including employment agreements & letters of variation
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR related data
- End-to-end recruitment and subsequent employment vetting
- Complete ad hoc tasks to support the day-to-day running of the HR function
About you
The ideal candidate will have the relevant background in Human Resources, along with the following:
- Confidence using IT and picking up new systems quickly, and experience with Microsoft 365
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated with a results-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Fixed Term role ending April 2027
- Flexibility to work from home from time to time, close to the train station
- 40 hours per week
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via the form below.
Applications will close on 9 October 2026. We will review and confirm interviews after this date. Please ensure your application is submitted prior to this date.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “HR Coordinator” in the subject line.