Centre Coordinator – Carterton Playcentre

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

• 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
• Ensuring sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• Recognising the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to Playcentre and actively engaging 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
• You will have completed Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
• You will be confident using technology to support learning & administration
• You will have strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• You will hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification
• You will have 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.

How to apply

We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This ad will close on 7 September 2026. For any queries, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “Central CC Carterton” in the subject line. All applications should be submitted via the form below.