Centre Coordinator

Newtown Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in Wellington seeks a Centre Coordinator to support whānau and staff, delivering high-quality, whānau-led sessions aligned with Playcentre philosophy. You will guide curriculum development and adult education while ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This part-time role focuses on building adult capability, strengthening relationships, and modelling best practices in a centre-driven environment, starting mid-October 2026.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first educators for tamariki with rich, 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.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance provision

Technology for admin

First aid literacy

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma - Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

First Aid certification

Tools

Education technology

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

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

• Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am – 2.15pm
• 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 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

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: 24

Physical address:
3 Harper Street, Wellington