Centre Coordinator - Balclutha Playcentre

Te Whanau Tupu Ngatahi o Aotearoa; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 276,000 - 413,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa seeks a Centre Coordinator in Balclutha to work with centre whānau, providing pedagogical guidance and leadership to ensure Playcentre philosophy informs sessions and enriches children’s learning and development.

The role is permanent during term time with 5 hours per week, part-time, starting once appointed. Potential for additional hours as a Kaimahi, to be discussed with the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Ability to build strong relationships with centre whānau and staff.
• Comfort with using technology to support learning and administration.
• Knowledge of Te Reo and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support adult education and leadership in sessions.
• Provide pedagogy guidance aligned with Playcentre philosophy.
• Assist in curriculum planning and safety compliance.
• Promote a whānau-led environment and high-quality sessions.
• Take leadership as Person Responsible during sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance provision

Centre-focused approach

Technology for learning & admin

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma – Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

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5 hours per week | Part‑time | Starting once the position has been appointed to

Permanentposition during term time only

Potential for additional hours as a Kaimahi, to be discussed with the successful applicant.

About the role:

Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the Centre Coordinator focuses on building adult capability and confidence. This enables adults to progressively take greater leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities, supporting a whānau-led environment.

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.