Centre Coordinator – Waipū Playcentre

Playcentre; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator in Northland for 8.5 hours per week, Monday and Friday mornings, term-time only, plus 1.5 hours non-contact. The role focuses on developing adult capability and leading whānau-centric sessions.

You will provide pedagogical guidance, align sessions with Playcentre Philosophy and Te Whāriki, and collaborate with centre whānau and staff to enrich children’s learning and development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent ECE qualification (Level 4+).
• First Aid certification required or in good standing.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be first educators of tamariki.
• Model and support delivery of whānau-led sessions.
• Provide advice on curriculum, adult education and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet Health & Safety obligations and regulations.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance & mentoring

Centre-focused operations

Tech-enabled learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

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

• Monday & Friday 9.00am - 12.30pm
• Plus 1.5 hours non-contact (times 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.