Kaimahi – Diamond Harbour Playcentre

Closing: Sep 20, 2026 | Category: Centre Operations & Support | Tenure: Part Time Permanent | Location: Canterbury, 20 Purau Ave Scout Den RD 2

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Playcentre Aotearoa policies, Licensing criteria, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Work with centre whānau 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.

Requirements

• Experience in Playcentre or Early Childhood settings and commitment to Playcentre values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Strong attention to detail, organised, proactive, able to meet deadlines.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to build effective relationships.
• Understanding of ECE legislation, licensing requirements, and cooperative working environments.

Schedule

• 4 hours per week
• Monday or Thursday, 9.15 am – 1.15 pm
• Start date: 12 October 2026
• Permanent position during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday

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.