Centre Coordinator - Thames Parawai and Paeroa Playcentres

9 hours per week. | Part-time. | Starting 9 November 2026.

Paeroa Playcentre

Tuesday 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Thursday 9.30am to 1pm.

Thames Parawai Playcentre

Wednesday 9.30am to 11am.

This is a permanent position during term time only.

About the role:

Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the centre coordinator focuses on building adult capability and confidence.

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 include, but are not limited to:

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

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

New Zealand 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.