Centre Coordinator – Tamahere Playcentre

Playcentre New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in Tamahere invites applications for a Centre Coordinator. This 3-hour-per-week, term-time role starts 12 October 2026 and operates on Tuesday mornings.

You will work with centre whānau to build adult capability, provide pedagogical guidance, and ensure sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy while meeting safety and regulatory requirements. You should have Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Level 4+, experience in relationship-building, comfort with technology for

Qualifications

• You will be confident building and maintaining strong relationships with centre whānau.
• You will support learning and administration using technology.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations and dedication to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to lead rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-modeling and supporting high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory requirements including Health and Safety obligations.
• Promote Māori cultural values as part of Playcentre philosophy.

Skills

Relationship building

Technology in learning/admin

Te Whāriki knowledge

First Aid certification

NZ residency visa eligibility

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Job description

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Centre Coordinator – Tamahere Playcentre

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

• Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
• Permanentposition during term time only

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

• Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
• 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.