Centre Coordinator – Korokoro Playcentre

Korokoro Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Korokoro Playcentre in Wellington is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work part-time during term time, providing high-quality support and pedagogical guidance to Playcentre whānau.

You will collaborate with centre staff and whānau to develop rich, child-led curriculum experiences, model excellent practice, and ensure sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy while meeting H&S and regulatory requirements. NZ residency or valid work visa required.

Qualifications

• Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+.
• First Aid certification.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance and coaching

Technology for learning

Communication

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3

Early learning / kōhanga reo

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

9.5 hours per week | Starting 26 October 2026 or as negotiated

• Monday & Thursday 9.15am – 12.45pm


• Friday 9.15am – 11.45am


• 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

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.

Type: Playcentre

Maximum licenced places: 30

Physical address: 38 Singers Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt