Centre Coordinator

Balclutha Playcentre; Otago; On-site; NZD 6,447,000 - 7,880,000; Part time

Job summary

Balclutha Playcentre in Otago is seeking a Centre Coordinator for 5 hours per week during term time to support whānau and provide pedagogical guidance.

You will collaborate with centre whānau and staff to deliver rich, child-led experiences that reflect Playcentre Philosophy, develop adult capability, and ensure sessions comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements.

Experience with Te Whāriki, strong relationship skills and a willingness to promote Māori cultural values are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adult education and whānau development
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations
• First Aid certificate current or willingness to complete

Responsibilities

• Support sessions and programmes reflecting Playcentre Philosophy
• Provide guidance to centre whānau on curriculum, adult education and safety
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations

Skills

Playcentre philosophy

Relationship building

Guidance and mentoring

Tech for learning

Education

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

Job description

5 hours per week | Starting 20 August 2026

• Permanent, part-time position during term time only

Potential for additional hours as a kaimahi, to be discussed with the successful applicant.

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, and:

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau
• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete
• 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.

35 Lowestoft Street, Balclutha