Kaimahi – Various Waikato Playcentres

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa; Horotiu; Sur place; NZD 19 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NZQA-Accredited Training

Professional development

Inclusive and Supportive Work Environm

Résumé du poste

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Kaimahi to support day-to-day operations across four Playcentres in Horotiu, Taupiri, Nawton and Dinsdale. This 16.5-hour-per-week, term-time role starts 24 November 2026 and includes one week during school holidays.

You will assist with administration, enrolments, and event coordination, while upholding Playcentre policies and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• You're organised, proactive, and thrive in a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy helping others.
• Experience in Playcentre or Early Childhood settings.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.
• Understand ECE legislation and licensing requirements.

Responsabilités

• Support centre whānau in day-to-day operations, including administration, enrolments, and coordination of centre activities.
• Ensure compliance with Playcentre Aotearoa policies and Health & Safety requirements.
• Welcome, induct, and support new whānau, fostering belonging and engagement.

Description du poste

Kaimahi – Horotiu Playcentre, Taupiri Playcentre, Nawton Playcentre and Dinsdale Playcentre

16.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 24 November 2026

Horotiu

Monday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Taupiri

Tuesday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Nawton

Dinsdale

Thursday 9.00am – 2.30pm

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.

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.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

Perks and benefits

• NZQA-Accredited Training
• Professional development
• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Flexible working

We are a nationwide organisation with Charity status, with over 400 centres located throughout the country. At each centre you will find a supportive, fun and friendly environment for you and your child.

We are a nationwide organisation with Charity status, with over 400 centres located throughout the country. At each centre you will find a supportive, fun and friendly environment for you and your child.