Centre Coordinator

Wakatipu Playcentre; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakatipu Playcentre invites applications for a Part-time Centre Coordinator (14 hours per week) starting 17 November 2026. The role is permanent during term time and involves coordinating sessions, providing pedagogical guidance, and ensuring Playcentre Philosophy informs curriculum.

You will build strong relationships with whānau, support adult education, ensure Health and Safety compliance, and promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi; requires Playcentre Diploma Course 3 or equivalent, First Aid, NZ

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Centre coordination

Technology for learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+

Tools

Technology for learning tools

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

14 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 17 November 2026

• Tuesday 9.00am – 2.30pm
• Permanent position 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

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:
49 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton-Queenstown