Kaimahi – Various Bay Of Plenty Playcentres

Playcentre; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Kaimahi to support four Bay of Plenty Playcentres (Koutu, Mamaku, Lynmore and Hamurana). This 17-hour-per-week, part-time role starts 18 January 2027 and runs during term time with an additional week during school holidays.

You will handle administration, enrolments, and coordination of centre activities, while assisting whānau and responding to member queries. A solid understanding of ECE legislation, licensing, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and NZ residency or a valid

Qualifications

• You’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a small team.
• You have strong attention to detail and enjoy helping others.
• You’ll respond to member queries and update systems efficiently.
• You understand ECE legislation and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support centre whānau in day-to-day operations, including administration and enrolments.
• Coordinate centre activities and events to foster engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Playcentre Aotearoa policies and health & safety rules.
• Welcome and induct new whānau, promoting belonging and participation.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Team player

Relationship building

Time management

ECE legislation knowledge

Playcentre experience

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

NZ residency or visa

Job description

Kaimahi – Hamurana, Lynmore, Koutu and Mamaku Playcentres

17 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 18 January 2027

Koutu Playcentre

• Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm

Mamaku Playcentre

• Tuesday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Lynmore Playcentre

• Wednesday 9.00am – 2.00pm

Hamurana Playcentre

• Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Permanentposition during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday

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. 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

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.

• Work with centre whanau 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.

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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.