Centre Coordinator

Methven Playcentre; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in Canterbury is seeking a Centre Coordinator for 11 hours per week, term-time only. You will work with centre whānau and staff to build adult capability and deliver high-quality, whānau-led sessions aligned with Playcentre Philosophy.

You will provide pedagogical guidance, ensure curriculum and health and safety standards, and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent Level 4+.
• Confident with using technology to support learning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• First Aid certification and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first educators for tamariki with rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-modelling and supporting high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Providing guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensuring sessions meet regulatory requirements, including H&S obligations.
• Promoting Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.

Skills

Relationship building

Tech for learning

Te Whāriki knowledge

First Aid certified

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent 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

• Monday 9.15am – 1.15pm
• Tuesday 9.15am – 12.45pm
• Thursday 9.15am – 12.45pm
• Permanentposition during term time only

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

About you

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.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licenced places: 25