This is a permanent, part time role (12 hour a week) at our Morningside Kindergarten
Join a supportive and passionate teaching team

The Organisation

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has a long history in New Zealand in the Early Childhood Education sector, beginning in 1908 in Freemans Bay. We now have 107 kindergartens, four KiNZ centres five Playgroups, and support services staff forming our organisation.

At Freemans Bay Kindergarten:

Freemans Bay Kindergarten offers children a modern, attractive and inspiring environment. The kindergarten's outdoor area borders beautiful Western Park. Our Kindergarten is proud to be a Green Gold Enviroschool so we have a strong focus on sustainability concepts.

At Freemans Bay Kindergarten, we have a fun, stimulating environment that empowers children, where their play is valued as meaningful learning. This is a caring, respectful environment that embraces Aotearoa's bicultural, and our community's multicultural diversity.

The Role

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 families 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 2-3 days
• You will only be working during the Kindergarten Term time
• The terms and conditions for this position are set out in the Kindergarten Association 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
• 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
• 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 Freemans Bay Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website

If this role interests you, click "Apply Now"

Application Close 5th February 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.