Centre Coordinator

Titahi Bay Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in Wellington is seeking a part-time Centre Coordinator for 12.5 hours per week during term time. You will work with centre whānau and staff to deliver high-quality, whānau-led sessions that align with Playcentre Philosophy and Te Whāriki.

You will build adult capability, provide guidance on curriculum, health and safety, and model best practices to empower tamariki learning. This role requires strong relationship skills and a commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide curriculum, adult education and health and safety guidance to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet health and safety obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values within Playcentre.

Skills

Relationship building

Pedagogical guidance

Problem solving

Tech literacy

Education

Playcentre Diploma – Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Tools

First Aid Certification

Job description

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

• Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm
• Thursday & Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm
• 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.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licenced places: 30