Kaimahi – Maihiihi & Wharepuhunga Playcentres

Closing on: Oct 5, 2026 | Category: Centre Operations & Support | Tenure: Part Time Permanent | Location: Waikato (Maihiihi Playcentre & Wharepuhunga Playcentre)

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

• Organised, proactive, and thrive in a small team where everyone pitches in.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy helping others.
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude and build effective relationships.
• 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 organisation

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.

Schedule

9 hours per week | Part‑time | Starting 19 October 2026. Maihiihi Playcentre: Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm. Wharepuhunga Playcentre: Thursday 9.00am – 2.00pm. This is a permanent position during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday.