Centre Coordinator

Waterloo Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Playcentre in Wellington is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work 8 hours per week, term-time only, starting 12 October 2026. The role collaborates with centre whānau to provide high-quality guidance and support while aligning with Playcentre philosophy.

You will empower whānau as first educators, model sessions, and advise on curriculum, adult education, and health and safety. A Playcentre Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+ and First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with centre whānau.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-model and support high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi values within Playcentre and engage in culturally responsive practice.

Skills

Relationship building

Centre coordination

Tech for learning

Communication

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

Playcentre Diploma Level 4+

Job description

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Waterloo Playcentre – Wellington, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

• Tuesday and Thursday 9.15am – 1.15pm
• 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

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.

Waterloo Playcentre

Type: Playcentre

Maximum licenced places: 25

Service ID: 55428

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