Centre Coordinator – Little River Playcentre

NZ Playcentre Federation; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NZ Playcentre Federation in New Zealand is seeking a Centre Coordinator for 14 hours per week during term time, with sessions on Monday 9.00am–3.30pm, and Wednesday and Friday 9.00am–1.00pm. The role focuses on growing adult capability and confidence so whānau can take greater leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities.

You will provide high-quality pedagogical guidance to Playcentre whānau, ensure programmes reflect Playcentre Philosophy, and support curriculum, health and safety, Te

Qualifications

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• First Aid certification.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be first educators for tamariki with rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-model and support high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Advise on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety obligations and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance and problem solving

Technology for learning and admin

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Job description

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

• Monday 9.00am - 3.30pm
• Wednesday & Friday 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. 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.