Whānau-Led Centre Coordinator (Part-Time)

NZ Playcentre Federation; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

NZ Playcentre Federation is seeking a Centre Coordinator for 10 hours per week, Tue and Thu 9:00am–2:30pm, starting 12 October 2026. This permanent position runs during term time, focusing on building adult capability and confidence to lead sessions within a whānau-led Playcentre environment.

You will support centre whānau with curriculum guidance, health and safety, and Te Whāriki alignment, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for tamariki.

Qualifications

• Experience building adult capability and leadership in learning environments.
• Ability to guide adults and support whānau-led sessions.
• Comfort with using technology to support learning and administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop whānau to be educators for tamariki through rich, child-led curriculum experiences.
• Role-model and support delivery of high-quality, whānau-led sessions.
• Provide advice on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery.
• Ensure sessions meet health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and promote Māori cultural values.

Skills

Relationship building

Centre coordination

Guidance & support

Technology for learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma – Course 3

ECE Qualification Level 4+

Tools

Technology for learning

Job description

NZ Playcentre Federation is seeking a Centre Coordinator for 10 hours per week, Tue and Thu 9:00am–2:30pm, starting 12 October 2026. This permanent position runs during term time, focusing on building adult capability and confidence to lead sessions within a whānau-led Playcentre environment.

You will support centre whānau with curriculum guidance, health and safety, and Te Whāriki alignment, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for tamariki.