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Centre Coordinator – Takarunga & Narrowneck Playcentres

Playcentre Aotearoa · Centre County, PA · 1 mo ago
AdministrativePart-time

About the role

This is a permanent position during term time only. 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.

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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 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. 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.

Benefits

Permanent position during term time only.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

14.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 12 October 2026

Contact

Takarunga Playcentre Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm Wednesday 9.00am – 1.00pm Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm Narrowneck Playcentre Tuesday 9.30am – 11.30am

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 5 October 2026. For any queries, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “North CC Takarunga & Narrowneck” in the subject line. All applications should be submitted via the form below.

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