Centre Coordinator – Parklands Playcentre

Parklands Playcentre; Northland; On-site; NZD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for our Parklands Playcentre in New Zealand. This part-time role (10 hours per week) focuses on empowering whānau as first educators and delivering child-led experiences within Playcentre philosophy.

You will support staff and families, model quality sessions, and ensure curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are met, while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE qualification.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki through rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-model and support delivery of high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Promote Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Playcentre.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance delivery

Centre-focused approach

Technology for learning & admin

Education

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

Tools

Education technology

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

• Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 2.30pm
• 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

Service ID: 11561
ERO report
View more on Education Counts