Centre Coordinator – Te Kauwhata Playcentre

Te Kauwhata Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Kauwhata Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work in partnership with whānau and staff. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence, providing pedagogical guidance, and ensuring sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy and promote children's learning and development.

The position is part-time and term-time only, with duties including curriculum guidance, health and safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi engagement. Strong relationships and technology skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations is essential.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Experience supporting play-centre pedagogy and adult education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with centre whānau and support staff to build adult capability.
• Provide pedagogical guidance aligned with Playcentre Philosophy.
• Ensure sessions reflect curriculum and safety requirements.
• Support high-quality, whānau-led sessions and learning experiences.
• Promote Maori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.

Skills

Te Whāriki knowledge

ECE regulations knowledge

First Aid certification

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent

Tools

Technology for learning

Job description

Centre Coordinator – Te Kauwhata Playcentre

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

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

• Monday 9.15am – 1.15pm
• Wednesday and Friday 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.

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

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: 27

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