Centre Coordinator – Paremata Playcentre

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa | Playcentre Aotearoa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 8,200 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for Paremata Playcentre. This part-time role covers 7.5 hours per week with sessions Tue 9:15–13:15 and Thu 9:15–12:45, starting 30 November 2026.

The role focuses on building adult capability and a whānau-led environment, supporting the delivery of child-led curricula. You will work with centre whānau, provide guidance on curriculum and health and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding Playcentre philosophy and Te Tiriti

Qualifications

• Experience with Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Ability to guide curriculum and adult education.
• First Aid certification current.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first educators for tamariki through rich, child-led curriculum.
• Role-model and support delivery of whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Observe Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership in sessions

Technology for learning

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Centre Coordinator – Paremata Playcentre

7.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 30 November 2026

• Tuesday 9.15am – 1.15pm
• Thursday 9.15am – 12.45pm
• 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.