Te Kauwhata Playcentre · Waikato
Centre Coordinator – Te Kauwhata Playcentre
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.3
Te Kauwhata Playcentre in Waikato is seeking a permanent, part-time Centre Coordinator for 11 hours weekly during term time, starting 30 November 2026. The role is the Person Responsible on sessions, guiding whānau-led early learning, curriculum, adult capability, health and safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi practice; applicants need Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4+ ECE qualification.
- 11 hours across Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Permanent term-time position
- Starts 30 November 2026
- Course 3 or Level 4+ ECE qualification
Closes in 3 days
Applications close 8 Nov 2026, 11.59pm.
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About the role
Permanent, term-time Centre Coordinator role for 11 hours weekly, starting 30 November 2026. Hours are Monday 9:15am–1:15pm, and Wednesday and Friday 9:15am–12:45pm. The role guides whānau-led sessions, supports adult learning, oversees curriculum and safety requirements, and acts as Person Responsible during sessions.
What they’re looking for
- Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or ECE qualification at Level 4 or above
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values
- Confidence supporting learning and administration through technology
- Current and maintained First Aid certification
- Valid New Zealand work rights
About the school
Te Kauwhata Playcentre is a Waikato centre within Playcentre Aotearoa, a charitable, licensed early childhood provider established in 1941. Playcentre supports parents as children’s first educators and has more than 400 centres across the country.
How to apply
Applications close on 8 November 2026. Apply using the process provided in the original listing.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 19 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“11 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 30 November 2026 Monday 9.15am – 1.15pm Wednesday and Friday 9.15am – 12.45pm. Permanent position during term time only. About the role Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support…”
The school
Te Kauwhata Playcentre
- Type
- Playcentre
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 9
- Address
- 40 Mahi Road, Te Kauwhata