Centre Coordinator

Wairoa Playcentre; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wairoa Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator for a part-time fixed-term role of 7.5 hours per week, from 12 October 2026 to 18 December 2026, in Hawke's Bay. You will work with centre whānau to build adult capability and provide pedagogical guidance aligned with Playcentre philosophy.

Key duties include developing whānau as first educators, supporting high quality whānau-led sessions, and ensuring compliance with ECE regulations and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with centre whānau.
• Experience supporting adult education and curriculum development.
• Competence with learning technology for administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau as first educators and provide child-led experiences.
• Model and support delivery of high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Advise on curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Playcentre practices.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance & solutions

Tech for learning & admin

Playcentre philosophy

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma / ECE Level 4+

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.2, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (This employment is offered on a fixed-term basis due to the ongoing organisational transition and negotiations with Playcentre Aotearoa regarding future employment arrangements. The fixed-term arrangement is intended to cover the period required to finali)

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

• Tuesday 9.00am – 2.00pm
• Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm
• Fixed term position during term time only ending 18 December 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

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.