Whānau-Led Centre Coordinator — Part-Time

Playcentre; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in Auckland is seeking a Centre Coordinator for a part-time, 8-hour-per-week position starting 28 December 2026. The role involves working with centre whānau to build adult capability, support sessions, and model high-quality, whānau-led education within Playcentre philosophy.

You will foster strong relationships, utilise Playcentre Education Diploma coursework, and promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily activities and governance.

Qualifications

• Confident building strong relationships with centre focus.
• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Course 3 of Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Level 4+.
• Confidence using technology to support learning & administration.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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 how they relate to Playcentre and actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum guidance

Technology for learning

Te Whāriki knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

First Aid certificate

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma - Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Job description

Playcentre Aotearoa in Auckland is seeking a Centre Coordinator for a part-time, 8-hour-per-week position starting 28 December 2026. The role involves working with centre whānau to build adult capability, support sessions, and model high-quality, whānau-led education within Playcentre philosophy.

You will foster strong relationships, utilise Playcentre Education Diploma coursework, and promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily activities and governance.