Regional Funding Administrator – Upper South Island
About the role
Job Category: Regional Funding Administrator
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Location: Upper South Island Regional Office Christchurch
Playcentre Aotearoa are looking for an admin superstar with superb organisational and data management skills.
As a Regional Funding Administrator, you will be joining a team that supports a network of Playcentres to maximize funding, ensure compliance, manage enrolments, and complete administration in relation to discretionary situations, emergency closures and amendments to licenses.
Position Description Click here to view
Start Date 13 October 2025
Days & Hours This fixed-term position is based at our Upper South Island regional office in Christchurch. The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm (flexible), starting on 13 October 2025 ending 2 October 2026.
We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them and may fill the position before the application period has closed.
The Person We Are Looking For Will Have
- Excellent relationship management skills – proven ability to interact effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Previous administration and data analysis experience
- Strong numerical skills
- Experience and confidence when working with Microsoft Office suite, as well as SMS, namely Discover
- An understanding of te ao Māori, including an appreciation of matauranga Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
- Proactive mindset and a good sense of humour.
- Accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to see the whole picture
- Flexibility and the ability to deal with issues as they arise
- Sound judgement, a great work ethic and ability to work independently
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Closing Date 1 August 2025
How To Apply For further information, a position description or to apply for this role, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz including “USI RFA” in the subject line .
About Playcentre Aotearoa
We are a nationwide charity with over 400 centres located throughout the country. At each centre you will find a supportive, fun and friendly environment for you and your child.
Playcentre is founded on what is best for young children’s development: unlimited opportunities for self-directed, free play; responsive, respectful, loving relationships.
At Playcentre, ako sits at the heart of our practice. Ako is the concept that learning and teaching go hand in hand. Our Māori name is “Whānau Tupu Ngātahi” – families growing together – and this describes the support Playcentre gives to parents and caregivers as they care for the tamariki in their lives.
Because our learning journey is never over, we encourage parents to take part in the excellent educational opportunities available through Playcentre. Our NZQA programme provided for adults within Playcentre supports the informal learning taking place in a centre, leading to an expansion in parenting and early childhood education skills for anyone keen to learn.
Regional Funding Administrator – Upper South Island
About the role
Job Category: Regional Funding Administrator
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Location: Upper South Island Regional Office Christchurch
Playcentre Aotearoa are looking for an admin superstar with superb organisational and data management skills.
As a Regional Funding Administrator, you will be joining a team that supports a network of Playcentres to maximize funding, ensure compliance, manage enrolments, and complete administration in relation to discretionary situations, emergency closures and amendments to licenses.
Position Description Click here to view
Start Date 13 October 2025
Days & Hours This fixed-term position is based at our Upper South Island regional office in Christchurch. The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm (flexible), starting on 13 October 2025 ending 2 October 2026.
We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them and may fill the position before the application period has closed.
The Person We Are Looking For Will Have
- Excellent relationship management skills – proven ability to interact effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Previous administration and data analysis experience
- Strong numerical skills
- Experience and confidence when working with Microsoft Office suite, as well as SMS, namely Discover
- An understanding of te ao Māori, including an appreciation of matauranga Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
- Proactive mindset and a good sense of humour.
- Accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to see the whole picture
- Flexibility and the ability to deal with issues as they arise
- Sound judgement, a great work ethic and ability to work independently
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Closing Date 1 August 2025
How To Apply For further information, a position description or to apply for this role, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz including “USI RFA” in the subject line .
About Playcentre Aotearoa
We are a nationwide charity with over 400 centres located throughout the country. At each centre you will find a supportive, fun and friendly environment for you and your child.
Playcentre is founded on what is best for young children’s development: unlimited opportunities for self-directed, free play; responsive, respectful, loving relationships.
At Playcentre, ako sits at the heart of our practice. Ako is the concept that learning and teaching go hand in hand. Our Māori name is “Whānau Tupu Ngātahi” – families growing together – and this describes the support Playcentre gives to parents and caregivers as they care for the tamariki in their lives.
Because our learning journey is never over, we encourage parents to take part in the excellent educational opportunities available through Playcentre. Our NZQA programme provided for adults within Playcentre supports the informal learning taking place in a centre, leading to an expansion in parenting and early childhood education skills for anyone keen to learn.