Centre Coordinator

Days Bay Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 9,500 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Days Bay Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work 7.5 hours per week, Tue 9.30am–12.00pm, with a permanent term-time position. The role focuses on building adult capability, providing pedagogical guidance, and ensuring sessions reflect Playcentre philosophy.

You will collaborate with whānau and staff, model high-quality, whānau-led sessions, and support curriculum, safety and regulatory requirements while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be confident building and maintaining strong relationships with whānau.
• Comfort using technology to support learning and administration.
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with centre whānau and support staff to build adult capability and confidence.
• Provide guidance and pedagogical support to Playcentre whānau.
• Model and support high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Advise on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory requirements and Te Tiriti commitments.

Skills

Relationship building

Technology literacy

First Aid certification

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

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

Job description

7.5 hours per week | Starting 26 October 2026 or as negotiated

• Tuesday 9.30am – 12.00pm
• 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.

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+
• 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.