• Looking for a part time role to fit around your personal schedule?
• This is a permanent, part time role (12 hours a week) at our Ponsonby Kindergarten
• This could be the perfect part time opportunity you have been looking for.

The Organisation

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has been a leader in Early Childhood Education (ECE) since 1908. With 107 kindergartens, four KiNZ centres, and a dedicated support team, we are committed to providing high-quality education for tamariki across Auckland.

Grounded in Te Whāriki, our bicultural approach ensures tamariki, their whānau, and the wider community are at the heart of everything we do. Our kindergartens offer enriching, play-based learning environments, laying strong foundations for lifelong success.

The Role

Ponsonby Kindergarten offers a rewarding opportunity to support our Kaiako to make a lasting impact on young lives. Join our vibrant hapori and embark on a journey of fostering curious minds and empowering tamariki!

Be part of an amazing team in a fun environment where tamariki are the focus. You will work closely with both kaiako and other support staff, as well as our kindergarten whānau whilst primarily being responsible for the day-to-day administration processes, including enrolments, accounts and providing support to the Head Kaiako and teaching team.

Things to note

• This is a permanent, part time position. There is flexibility in the 12 hours per week which can be spread over 3 days
• You will only be working during the Kindergarten term time
• The terms and conditions for this position are set out in the Kindergarten Associations Support Staff Collective Agreement

To be successful in this role you will

• have previous administration and accounts experience, preferably in an Early Childhood environment, but this is not essential.
• be a confident communicator displaying professional maturity with a calm manner.
• able to build and maintain outstanding relationships with our diverse community.
• be flexible, adaptable and a collaborative team player who is not afraid to pitch in where needed.
• be able to self-manage, uses initiative, and work independently to achieve positive outcomes.
• have strong computer skills (preferably using Mac).
• have strong attention to detail and be organised.
• Have a sense of humour and be a team player.

If you feel this is a role that will provide you with the opportunity to use your well-honed administration skills in addition to providing you with the flexibility to accommodate other commitments, then we would like to hear from you.

To find out more about Ponsonby Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website.

If this role interests you, click "Apply Now"

Application Close on 10th March 2025 at 12.00pm, unless filled prior. All applications need to come through our online process.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.