Centre Coordinator – Te Aroha and Manawaru Playcentres

Te Aroha Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Aroha Playcentre is seeking a part-time Centre Coordinator for Te Aroha and Manawaru Playcentres. The role focuses on supporting whānau, delivering high-quality, whānau-led sessions, and guiding playcentre programmes in line with Playcentre Philosophy.

You will work with centre whānau, provide pedagogical guidance, promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensure health and safety, and keep records. The position is 9 hours per week during term time, with responsibilities across mornings and afternoons as

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher qualification or equivalent ECE credential.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki through rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-model and support 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.
• Promote Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Playcentre activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Technology for learning

Curriculum guidance

Adult education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Centre Coordinator – Te Aroha and Manawaru 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 (flexible) | Part-time | Starting 12 October 2026

Manawaru

• Monday 9.30am – 11.00am
• Tuesday 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Thursday 9.00am – 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

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.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licenced places: 30

Physical address:
Terminus Street, Te Aroha