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
Wednesday – 9.00am – 12.30pm
Dinsdale
Thursday 9.00am – 2.30pm
Permanent position 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.
Click the "Apply" button or apply via our vacancies page at playcentre.org.nz/get-involved/vacancies/
We will be reviewing applications as we receive them and encourage interested applicants to apply now.
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For any queries, please contact us at [email protected], using “North Kaimahi Various Waikato” in the subject line. All applications must be submitted via the form below.