Kaimahi – Wellington Playcentres

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 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.

Requirements

• You’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a small team where everyone pitches in.
• You have strong attention to detail and enjoy helping others.
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in Playcentre or Early Childhood settings
• Committed to Playcentre values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Benefits

• Permanent position during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday

Skills

• Organised
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Helpful
• Positive attitude
• Effective relationship building
• Detail-focused
• Organised
• Able to meet deadlines
• Understanding of ECE legislation
• Licensing requirements
• Cooperative working environments

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

16 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 27 July 2026

Benefits

• Permanent position during term time only, plus 1 week during each school holiday

Contact

For any queries, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “LNI Kaimahi Wellington” in the subject line.

How to Apply

We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.