About us:
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licensed early childhood education provider and charitable trust. 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 over 400 centres nationwide.
About the role:
The Kaimahi ensures the smooth running of centres by supporting whānau with administrative, operational, and programme-related tasks. You will help maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming environment that aligns with Playcentre philosophy and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Manage centre administration, including calendars, records, enrolments, communications, and events
- Oversee health, safety, and compliance requirements, ensuring policies, procedures, and licensing standards are met
- Support whānau engagement, induction of new members, and collaborative coordination of responsibilities within the centre
Position details
- Commencing 30 March 2026
- Tuesday or Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm, 4 hours per week
- Permanent position during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday
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About you:
You’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a small team where everyone pitches in. You have strong attention to detail and enjoy helping others. Whether it’s responding to member queries, updating systems, or planning the next Council meeting.
You’ll also demonstrate:
- A positive, can-do attitude and build effective relationships
- Be detail-focused, organised, and able to meet deadlines
- Understand ECE legislation, licensing requirements, and cooperative working environments
- Have experience in Playcentre or Early Childhood settings and be committed to Playcentre values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
How to apply:
We encourage interested applicants to apply via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This ad will close on 6 March 2026
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “CNI Kaimahi Galatea” in the subject line.