Centre Coordinator

Brightwater Playcentre; Nelson; On-site; NZD 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightwater Playcentre is seeking a Part-time Centre Coordinator for 8.5 hours per week, starting 12 October 2026. The role operates on Tuesdays 9.30am–2.30pm and is permanent during term time. The coordinator collaborates with centre whānau to build adult capability and deliver child-led, Playcentre philosophy aligned sessions.

The role focuses on pedagogy, curriculum support and safety, ensuring Te Whānui o Waitangi principles are reflected in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education settings.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Recognise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance

Centre coordination

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or ECE Level 4+

First Aid Certification

Job description

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

• Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm

This is a 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.