Centre Coordinator – Whangamatā & Waihi Playcentre

Playcentre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for two Playcentres in Whangamatā and Waihi. The role focuses on building adult capability and confidence so whānau lead sessions and centre responsibilities, aligning with Playcentre Philosophy to enrich children's learning.

You will provide pedagogical guidance, support session delivery, and ensure compliance with regulations while modelling leadership and collaboration within the centre whānau.

Qualifications

• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
• First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki with rich, child-led learning experiences
• Role-model and support high-quality, whānau-led sessions
• Provide advice and support to centre whānau on curriculum, adult education and health and safety
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• Recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promote Māori cultural values

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Technology for learning

Education

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

3 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 2 November 2026

Whangamatā Playcentre

• Monday 9.15am – 10.45am

Waihi Playcentre

• 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. 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.