Centre Coordinator – Brooklyn and Newtown Playcentres

Brooklyn Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for Brooklyn and Newtown Playcentres. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence, guiding whānau-led sessions and ensuring alignment with Playcentre Philosophy.

You will work with centre whānau and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, emphasising curriculum, health and safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. 12 hours per week, permanent part-time.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Hold and maintain First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led curricula.
• Role-model and support delivery of high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide advice on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Adult education

Curriculum development

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3)

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Centre Coordinator – Brooklyn and Newtown Playcentres

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

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

• Wednesday from 9am to 11:30am.

Newtown Playcentre

• Thursday from 9am to 2.30pm.
• Friday from 9am to 2pm.
• 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
• ensuring sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• recognising 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:

• a 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 and 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

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.