Centre Coordinator

Lynmore Playcentre; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a part-time Centre Coordinator in the Bay of Plenty to work with centre whānau and support staff. You will provide pedagogical guidance, ensure sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy, and enrich children’s learning and development.

You will collaborate with whānau, model high-quality, whānau-led sessions, and support curriculum, adult education, Health & Safety, and regulatory compliance, while promoting Te Tiriti values.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• Tech proficiency to support learning and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide whānau to lead child-centered curriculum.
• Role-model and support high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide advice on curriculum, adult education, and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety regulations.
• Promote Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily practice.

Skills

Curriculum guidance

Digital literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

ECE Diploma Level 4+

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

11 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 12 October 2026

About the role

Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the Centre Coordinator focuses on building adult capability and confidence.

As the Person Responsible on session, this role provides high quality support and pedagogical guidance to Playcentre whānau. The Centre Coordinator ensures sessions and programmes reflect Playcentre Philosophy and enriches children’s learning and development.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki by ensuring rich, meaningful, child-led curriculum experiences
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions
• Providing advice and support to centre whānau focusing on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• Recognise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to Playcentre and actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values

You will be confident building and maintaining strong relationships, providing guidance and solutions with a centre-focused approach.

You will also have:

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau
• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
• Confidence using technology to support learning & administration
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

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.