Centre Coordinator - Whangamatā & Waihi Playcentre

Whangamata Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 5,200 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Whangamata Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator for a part-time, permanent position during term time. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence, supporting whānau as first educators, and ensuring sessions reflect Playcentre Philosophy.

You will work collaboratively with centre whānau and support staff, modelling best practice and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting Māori values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Experience alinh Playcentre philosophy and adult education
• Ability to model high-quality, whānau-led sessions
• Strong knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice

Responsibilities

• Develop 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 actively promote Māori cultural values

Skills

Belonging

Contribution

Communication

Exploration

Well-being

Education

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

Tools

Technology for learning & administration

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.1

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

3 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 2 November 2026 (or as confirmed with the successful applicant)

• Monday 9.15am – 10.45am
• Thursday 9.00am – 10.30am

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.

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 & administration
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification

Type: Playcentre

Maximum licenced places: 25

Physical address: 99 Achilles Avenue, Whangamata