Centre Coordinator

Centre coordinator – Taupō Family Playcentre

2.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027

• Monday 9am – 11.30am
• 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
• making sure 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 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 and administration
• strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• appropriate first aid certification
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

For any queries, please email us using “Central CC Taupo Family” in the subject line.