Centre Coordinator & Kaimahi– Titoki Playcentre
12.25 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027
Centre Coordinator
Monday 9.15am – 2.15pm
Thursday 9.15am – 1.00pm
Permanent position during term time only
Kaimahi
Monday 2.15pm – 4.15pm
Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30mpm
Permanent position during term time only, plus one week each school holidays
About the roles:
The Centre Coordinator is the Person Responsible on session, providing 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
The Kaimahi is responsible for supporting centre whānau in day-to-day operations, including administration, enrolments, and coordination of centre activities and events.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Ensure compliance with Playcentre Aotearoa policies, Licensing criteria, and Health & Safety requirements.
Work with centre whanau in welcoming, inducting, and supporting new whānau, promoting a sense of belonging and engagement.
Collaborate with whānau to manage tasks, resources, and programmes, reflecting Playcentre philosophy and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About you:
You will be confident building and maintaining strong relationships, providing guidance and solutions with a centre-focused approach. You will also be organised, proactive and have strong attention to detail.
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 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.