Centre Coordinator

Carterton Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Carterton Playcentre in Wellington is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work in collaboration with centre whānau and support staff. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence and providing high-quality pedagogical guidance.

Duties include developing whānau as first educators, session delivery, ensuring compliance and Te Tiriti principles, health and safety, and using technology to support learning and administration; you will hold Course 3 of Playcentre Education Diploma or

Qualifications

• Must have Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first 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 actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult education

Relationship building

Technology for learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent 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

8.5 hours per week | Starting 2 November 2026

• Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm
• Thursday 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

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.