Part-Time Centre Coordinator: Whānau-Led Learning Champion

Playcentre; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for permanent, term-time work in New Zealand. The role collaborates with centre whānau and support staff to build adult capability, enabling leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities to sustain a whānau-led environment.

Responsibilities include guiding curriculum delivery, supporting high-quality sessions, and ensuring compliance with Te Whāriki, regulations, and health and safety, while promoting Maori cultural values.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+.
• First Aid certification up to date.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be first educators with rich, child-led experiences.
• Role-modelling and supporting high quality whānau-led sessions.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Playcentre.

Skills

Playcentre philosophy

Technology integration

Te Whāriki knowledge

First Aid certification

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator for permanent, term-time work in New Zealand. The role collaborates with centre whānau and support staff to build adult capability, enabling leadership in sessions and centre responsibilities to sustain a whānau-led environment.

Responsibilities include guiding curriculum delivery, supporting high-quality sessions, and ensuring compliance with Te Whāriki, regulations, and health and safety, while promoting Maori cultural values.