Kaimahi - Waitomo Area

Kaimahi – Piopio Playcentre, Maihiihi Playcentre, Otorohanga Playcentre and Wharepuhunga Playcentre 17 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 1 September 2026 Piopio Playcentre – Monday 9.30am – 1.00pm Maihiihi Playcentre – Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm Otorohanga Playcentre – Wednesday 9.30am – 2.30pm Wharepuhunga Playcentre – Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm Permanentposition 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. Click here to view or to download the full Position Description 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr