Centre Coordinator – Torbay Playcentre

Playcentre; Albert-Eden; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Auckland seeks a Centre Coordinator to work with centre whānau and staff, building adult capability and leadership for whānau-led learning. The role focuses on high-quality guidance, curriculum alignment, and safe, enriching sessions.

You will support Te Whāriki knowledge and Playcentre philosophy, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster strong relationships with families. Term-time responsibilities and adaptable hours apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with centre whānau.
• Provide guidance and practical solutions for staff and families.
• Experience coordinating centre programs and sessions.
• Comfort using technology to support learning and administration.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first and best educators for tamariki.
• Role-model high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide advice on curriculum, adult education and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety obligations and regulations.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Playcentre philosophy.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance & solutions

Centre coordination

Digital literacy

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma – Course 3

Tools

First Aid certification

Job description

6.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 19 October 2026

• Tuesday 8.45am – 12.15pm
• Flexible day 9.00am – 12.00pm (to be confirmed with successful applicant)
• Permanent position 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.

This ad will close on 9 October 2026.