Centre Coordinator – Southbridge Playcentre
Location: Canterbury, 104 High Street Southbridge 7602. Part‑time permanent position during term time only, 8.5 hours per week, starting 12 October 2026.
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 enrich children’s learning and development.
Responsibilities
- Develop whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki by ensuring rich, meaningful, child‑led curriculum experiences.
- Role‑model and support the delivery of high‑quality, whānau‑led sessions.
- Provide 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.
Requirements
- Confidence building and maintaining strong relationships with a centre‑focused approach.
- Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
- Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
- Confidence using technology to support learning & administration.
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification.
- 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.
Schedule
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- 8.5 hours per week, part‑time, term‑time only, starting 12 October 2026.