Part-Time Playcentre Centre Coordinator — Whānau Education

Parklands Playcentre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Parklands Playcentre invites a part-time Centre Coordinator to work with centre whānau and staff, delivering high-quality, whānau-led sessions in alignment with Playcentre Philosophy. You will build capability, provide guidance, and ensure programmes reflect Te Whāriki and related ECE regulations.

Strong relationship skills, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a current First Aid certification are essential, as is NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki through rich, child-led curriculum.
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Providing advice and support to centre whānau on curriculum, adult education and health and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and health and safety requirements.
• Recognise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promote Māori cultural values.

Responsibilities

• 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 actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Technology for learning & admin

Education

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

Job description

Parklands Playcentre invites a part-time Centre Coordinator to work with centre whānau and staff, delivering high-quality, whānau-led sessions in alignment with Playcentre Philosophy. You will build capability, provide guidance, and ensure programmes reflect Te Whāriki and related ECE regulations.

Strong relationship skills, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a current First Aid certification are essential, as is NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.