Centre Coordinator – Ngatea and Mangatangi & Districts Playcentres

Mangatangi & Districts Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mangatangi & Districts Playcentre invites a part-time Centre Coordinator for Ngatea and Mangatangi Playcentres. The role is up to 0.3 FTE, 9 hours weekly, term-time only, with sessions on Mon, Tue and Thu mornings.

You will partner with centre whānau and support staff to provide high-quality, child-led experiences aligned with Playcentre philosophy. Required are a Certificated teacher qualification and Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with whānau and staff
• Strong understanding of early childhood curriculum and regulatory requirements
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led experiences
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions
• Providing guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery
• Ensuring sessions meet Health and Safety obligations and regulatory requirements
• Recognising Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and promoting Māori cultural values in Playcentre
• You will be confident building and maintaining strong relationships with centre whānau and staff with a centre-focused approach

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum guidance

Regulatory compliance

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Job description

Centre Coordinator – Ngatea and Mangatangi & Districts 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

9 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 2 November 2026

• Monday 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Thursday 9.00am – 12.30pm
• Tuesday 8.45am -10.15am

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

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.