Centre Coordinator - Balclutha Playcentre

Balclutha Playcentre; Otago; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Balclutha Playcentre in Otago, New Zealand invites a part-time Centre Coordinator to work alongside whānau and staff, focusing on capability building and high-quality pedagogy within Playcentre philosophy.

The role involves supporting adult education, curriculum planning, and ensuring sessions comply with health/safety rules while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori values. NZ residency or valid visa required. Starting 26 October 2026; potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with whānau and staff.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• Ability to use technology to support learning and admin.
• First Aid certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with centre whānau and staff to guide pedagogy.
• Support adult education and curriculum delivery for whānau-led sessions.
• Ensure sessions meet health and safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Actively promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum guidance

Te Whāriki knowledge

First Aid

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma/Level 4+

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3

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

5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 26 October 2026

• 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.

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:

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.