Centre Coordinator

Queenstown Playcentre; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenstown Playcentre in Queenstown is seeking a centre coordinator for 23 hours per week, starting 9 September 2026. The role focuses on building adult capability and leadership within whānau, delivering Playcentre-aligned sessions and curriculum.

You will work with whānau and staff to provide high-quality guidance, ensure health and safety, and promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Playcentre practices.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to complete.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Confidence using technology to support learning and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support whānau to lead curriculum in child-led sessions.
• Provide guidance and pedagogy to Playcentre whānau.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and Te Tiriti awareness.
• Collaborate with centre staff to strengthen learning.

Skills

Relationship building

Technology literacy

Education

Playcentre Diploma or ECE Level 4+

Job description

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Queenstown Playcentre – Queenstown, South Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

23 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 9 September 2026

• Monday 9.30am – 3.00pm
• 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. This enables adults to progressively take greater leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities, supporting a whānau-led environment.

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+
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to complete
• Confidence using technology to support learning and 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

Queenstown PlaycentreNZ

Queenstown Playcentre

Type: Playcentre

Maximum licenced places: 30

Service ID: 90031

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