Centre Coordinator

Richmond Playcentre; Nelson; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work 12 hours per week, term-time only, with sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. You will collaborate with centre whānau and staff to provide strong pedagogical guidance and ensure programmes reflect Playcentre philosophy and support children’s learning.

Duties include developing whānau as educators, role-modeling high-quality whānau-led sessions, advising on curriculum, health and safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with centre whānau and staff to support pedagogy and learning.
• Strong knowledge of Playcentre philosophy and Playcentre activities.
• Familiarity with Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for tamariki with rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-modeling and supporting the delivery of high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Providing advice and support on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Promote Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Playcentre.

Skills

Collaboration with whānau

Pedagogical guidance

Technology for learning

Relationship building

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or ECE 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

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

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm
• 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

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: 30

Physical address:
46 Waverley Street, Richmond

Postal Address: