About us:
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced 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 is responsible for supporting centre whānau in day-to-day operations, including administration, enrolments, and coordination of centre activities and events.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensure compliance with Playcentre Aotearoa policies, Licensing criteria, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Assist in welcoming, inducting, and supporting new whānau, promoting a sense of belonging and engagement.
- Collaborate with whānau to manage tasks, resources, and programmes, reflecting Playcentre philosophy and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Position details
- Commencing 28 January 2026
- One morning session either Tuesday or Friday, 4 hours per week
- Potential to combine this role with responsibilities in Aria as well as National Park.
- 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:
- Bring 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 9 January 2026
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “CNI Kaimahi Manunui” in the subject line.