About us
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. Committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrating people’s uniqueness, 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 approximately 400 centres nationwide.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and people-focused individual to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. Whether you are starting your HR career or looking to build on your existing experience, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of HR activities including recruitment and onboarding, employment documentation, general HR queries, performance and remuneration processes, HR reporting and systems administration. You will also have opportunities to contribute to HR projects and identify ways to improve our processes and systems.
This is a varied role where you can learn, grow your confidence and make a meaningful contribution while developing your HR career.
About You
You are organised, approachable and enthusiastic about working with people. You have a genuine interest in Human Resources and are keen to learn, develop and build your experience in a supportive team environment.
You will ideally bring:
An interest in Human Resources, supported by a relevant qualification, currently studying towards one, or some experience in an HR, administration or people-focused role.
A willingness to develop your understanding of New Zealand employment practices and employment legislation.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with managers and employees.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A positive, practical and solutions-focused attitude, with a willingness to learn and ask questions.
Good system and administration skills, with an interest in HR systems, reporting and process improvement.
A collaborative and flexible approach, with a willingness to contribute to the wider HR team.
You don't need to know everything already. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, initiative and enthusiasm to learn and grow in HR.
Benefits
Fixed Term Full-time role (40 hours/week)
Flexibility to work from home from time to time, close to the train station
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via the form below.
Applications close on 30 November 2026. However, we reserve the right to close the job advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you are a suitable candidate, we may contact you for an interview before the advertised closing date.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact Shweta Prasad at [email protected]
To apply for this role, please submit your application online via our website or by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Note: You must have legal right to work in New Zealand, we will not offer any visa sponsorship.