Centre Coordinator – Thames Parawai & Paeroa Playcentres

Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

On-site roles in Paeroa/Thames

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work in partnership with centre whānau and support staff. The role focuses on developing adult capability so whānau can take greater leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities, aligning with Playcentre Philosophy and enriching children’s learning.

You will provide high-quality pedagogical guidance as the Person Responsible on session, ensuring sessions reflect Playcentre values and comply with regulations during term-time only.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Level 4+.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-model and support high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively engage in Māori cultural values.

Skills

Centre coordination

Community engagement

Curriculum guidance

First Aid certification

Technology for learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma - Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Tools

Technology for administration

Job description

9 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 27 October 2026

Paeroa Playcentre

• Tuesday 9.30am – 1.30pm
• Thursday 9.30am – 1.00pm

Thames Parawai Playcentre

• Wednesday 9.30am – 11.00am

This is a 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.

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