Queenstown Playcentre · Otago
Centre Coordinator - Queenstown Playcentre
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.6
Queenstown Playcentre in Otago is seeking a permanent, part-time Centre Coordinator for 23 hours weekly during term time, starting 25 January 2027. Working Monday to Friday as Person Responsible, the role guides whānau-led sessions and supports curriculum, adult education, health and safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities. Applicants need Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+, plus First Aid.
- 23 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
- Permanent, term-time-only position
- Starts 25 January 2027
- Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or ECE Level 4+
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 11.59pm.
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About the role
This permanent, term-time-only Centre Coordinator role is 23 hours per week, up to 0.6 FTTE. Hours are Monday 9:30am–3pm and Tuesday to Friday 9:15am–2:15pm. As the Person Responsible during sessions, you will guide Playcentre whānau, support child-led learning, and help maintain curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory standards. The position starts on 25 January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4 ECE qualification
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations
- Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it
- Confidence using technology for learning and administration
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
About the school
Queenstown Playcentre is part of Playcentre Aotearoa, a licensed early childhood provider and charitable trust with more than 400 centres across New Zealand. Its approach supports whānau and tamariki to learn and grow together, with parents as children’s first educators.
How to apply
Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 19 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“23 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027 Monday from 9:30am to 3pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:15am to 2:15pm. Permanent position during term time only. About the role Working in collaboration with centre whānau and…”
The school
Queenstown Playcentre
- Type
- Playcentre
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 25
- Address
- Queenstown Primary School Robins Road, Queenstown