Centre Coordinator - Thames Parawai and Paeroa Playcentres

Paeroa Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa seeks a Centre Coordinator to support Thames Parawai and Paeroa Playcentres during term time, delivering 9 hours weekly in a permanent part-time role. You will collaborate with whānau, lead adult education, and ensure sessions reflect Playcentre philosophy.

You will apply your Certificated teaching background, First Aid certification, and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to strengthen learning, safety and Māori cultural values.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with ECE background.
• Experience in Playcentre or early childhood education settings.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the primary educators of tamariki through rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Model and support high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Advise on curriculum, adult education and health & safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Playcentre philosophy

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Curriculum planning

First Aid certification

NZ residency / NZ work visa

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma – Course 3 (or equivalent)

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning platforms

Job description

Centre Coordinator - Thames Parawai and Paeroa 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 | Part-time | Starting 27 October 2026

• Tuesday from 9:30am until 1:30pm.
• Thursday from 9:30am until 1pm.
• Wednesday from 9.30am until 11am.

This is a permanentposition during term time only.

About the role

Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the centre Ccordinator 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 and 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:
58 Aorangi Road, Paeroa