What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kaimahi Support Lead – Whangārei position at Playcentre Aotearoa?
Job Category: Kaimahi Support Lead
Job Type: Part Time Permanent
Job Location: Upper North Island Whangarei
Playcentre Aotearoa are looking for a Kaimahi Support Lead who is an effective communicator and has the ability to influence others and build good practice.
This role is responsible for ensuring that Playcentre branches are meeting their legislative and regulatory compliance responsibilities. As the Kaimahi Support Lead, you will oversee the monitoring of service quality and provide leadership, guiding the Kaimahi to efficiently support the operation of our centres. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our branches operate in a compliant and effective manner, supporting the administrative tasks that contribute to the overall success of Playcentre Aotearoa services.
Position Description
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Start Date
26 May 2025
Days And Hours
This is a permanent part-time position offering 22 hours per week. Option to do 4 days across Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm. This role is fully remote, working from home with occasional travel to regional meetings. The start date may be brought forward if the right candidate is found sooner.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Closing Date
9 May 2025
How To Apply
Contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter. Enquiries for further information are welcomed. Please use “KSL Whangārei” in the subject line.
Job Type: Part Time Permanent
Job Location: Upper North Island Whangarei
Playcentre Aotearoa are looking for a Kaimahi Support Lead who is an effective communicator and has the ability to influence others and build good practice.
This role is responsible for ensuring that Playcentre branches are meeting their legislative and regulatory compliance responsibilities. As the Kaimahi Support Lead, you will oversee the monitoring of service quality and provide leadership, guiding the Kaimahi to efficiently support the operation of our centres. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our branches operate in a compliant and effective manner, supporting the administrative tasks that contribute to the overall success of Playcentre Aotearoa services.
Position Description
Click here to view
Start Date
26 May 2025
Days And Hours
This is a permanent part-time position offering 22 hours per week. Option to do 4 days across Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm. This role is fully remote, working from home with occasional travel to regional meetings. The start date may be brought forward if the right candidate is found sooner.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Provide leadership and support to Kaimahi in their role, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery across Playcentre branches.
- Oversee and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, identifying any areas that need additional support or attention.
- Collaborate with Regional Leadership to implement effective strategies and improve branch performance.
- Mentor and develop Kaimahi, providing training and support to enhance team capabilities.
- Lead the evaluation and reporting of branch compliance to ensure adherence to standards.
- Act as a liaison between regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Education, Education Review Office and Playcentre whānau.
- Ensure timely resolution of compliance issues and provide actionable plans for improvement.
- Proven experience in Early Childhood Education, with Playcentre knowledge preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate and guide a team to success.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education compliance and licensing regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of te ao Māori and a commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Closing Date
9 May 2025
How To Apply
Contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter. Enquiries for further information are welcomed. Please use “KSL Whangārei” in the subject line.
