Centre Coordinator — Whānau-Led Playcentre (Part-Time)

Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa invites applications for a Part-time Centre Coordinator. You will work with centre whānau and staff to build adult capability and leadership, ensuring high quality, whānau-led sessions across the Korokoro and Days Bay Playcentres.

You’ll support curriculum development, safety compliance, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments while fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for tamariki and their whānau.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with whānau and staff.
• Ability to guide and support adults in leadership and curriculum decisions.
• Experience promoting whānau-led, child-led curriculum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first educators for tamariki with rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-modelling and supporting high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Providing guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promote Māori cultural values within Playcentre sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Guidance and problem solving

Centre collaboration

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma – Course 3 or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+

First Aid certification

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Playcentre Aotearoa invites applications for a Part-time Centre Coordinator. You will work with centre whānau and staff to build adult capability and leadership, ensuring high quality, whānau-led sessions across the Korokoro and Days Bay Playcentres.

You’ll support curriculum development, safety compliance, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments while fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for tamariki and their whānau.