Centre Coordinator

Hawera Playcentre; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawera Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work 11 hours per week during term time, collaborating with centre whānau and support staff. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence, providing high-quality pedagogical guidance to Playcentre whānau and ensuring sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy to enrich children’s learning.

Requirements include Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+, confidence using technology for

Qualifications

• Must have 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for tamariki through rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Providing advice on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery; ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent ECE Qualification 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

11 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 23 November 2026

• Monday 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Tuesday & Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm

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 deliveryEnsure 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:
89 Fairfeild Road, Hāwera