Regional Support Lead – Lower South Island

Job Category: Regional Support Lead
Job Type: Part Time Permanent
Job Location: Dunedin Lower South Island Regional Office

Playcentre Aotearoa are looking for someone with top notch communication skills and a flair for organization.

We’re on the hunt for a Regional Support Lead to join our team and support a network of Playcentres to provide quality ECE services. The RSL is responsible for managing a team of Centre Advisors, as well as managing employment and providing advice and guidance to ensure centres are thriving.

This is an exciting role with varied tasks on a day-to-day basis!

The Regional Support Lead monitors the health of our centres, works with Centre Advisors to encourage growth at centre level, is the link between ERO & MoE and centres, collaborates with HR to manage employee relations, and is generally the go-to person for centre-related matters.  

Position Description

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Start Date:

A soon as possible.

Days and Hours:

This is a permanent, part-time position working 20 hours a week. The days and hours are negotiable.

The person we are looking for will have:

  • Excellent relationship management skills – proven ability to interact effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders.
  • Experience and confidence when working with Microsoft Office suite, as well as SMS, namely Discover.
  • An understanding of te ao Māori, including an appreciation of matauranga Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
  • A related Tertiary qualification is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ECE legislation and licensing requirements and experience in an ECE/ Playcentre is essential.
  • Proactive mindset and a good sense of humour.
  • Flexibility to travel and work remotely as required from time to time.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to see the whole picture.
  • Flexibility and the ability to deal with issues as they arise.
  • Sound judgement, a great work ethic and ability to work independently.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing date:

11 July 2025

We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them and may fill the position before the application period has closed.

How to apply:

Contact [email protected] to apply for this role with your CV & cover letter. Further enquiries welcomed. Please use LSI RSL in the subject line.