Centre Coordinator - Taradale Playcentre

Taradale Playcentre; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Taradale Playcentre in New Zealand seeks a centre coordinator to work with whānau and staff to deliver high-quality, child-led programmes aligned with Playcentre philosophy.

You will build strong relationships, mentor families, and ensure curriculum, safety and regulatory standards are met while modelling best practices. This role focuses on empowering parents as educators and supporting learning across sessions.

Qualifications

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent ECE qualification Level 4+.
• Confidence using technology to support learning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Hold and maintain appropriate first aid certification.
• New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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.
• Provide advice and support 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance

Technology for learning

Te Whāriki knowledge

ECE regulations knowledge

First aid certification

NZ residency / visa

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3)

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3

11 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 19 October 2026.

• Monday 9am to 1pm.
• Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 12.30pm.
• 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
• New Zealand 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: 25