Atiamuri Playcentre · Bay of Plenty
Centre Coordinator – Atiamuri & Ngakuru Playcentre
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.4
This permanent, part-time Centre Coordinator role covers Atiamuri and Ngakuru Playcentres in the Bay of Plenty, working 16.5 hours weekly during school terms. Starting 25 January 2027, the role supports whānau-led sessions, adult learning, curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory requirements, and suits someone with Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4+ ECE qualification.
- 16.5 hours weekly, term time only
- Starts 25 January 2027
- Course 3 diploma or equivalent Level 4+ ECE
- First Aid certification required
Closes 8 Jan 2027
Applications close 8 Jan 2027, 11.59pm.
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About the role
Permanent, term-time Centre Coordinator across Atiamuri and Ngakuru Playcentres, working 16.5 hours weekly from 25 January 2027. Hours are Wednesday 9.15am–1.15pm at Atiamuri, and Monday 9am–2pm plus Tuesday and Thursday 9am–1pm at Ngakuru. The role is the Person Responsible on session, supporting whānau-led programmes, adult learning, curriculum, health and safety, and children’s development.
What they’re looking for
- Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4+ ECE qualification
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and early childhood regulations
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values
- Confidence using technology for learning and administration
- Current appropriate First Aid certification
- Ability to build relationships and provide practical guidance to whānau
About the school
Playcentre Aotearoa is a licensed early childhood provider and charitable trust established in 1941, with more than 400 centres across New Zealand. Its approach supports parents as children’s first educators, with whānau and tamariki learning and growing together.
How to apply
Applications close on 8 January 2027.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 19 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“16.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027 Atiamuri Playcentre Wednesday 9.15am – 1.15pm Ngakuru Playcentre Monday 9am - 2pm Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm Permanent position during term time only About the role Working in…”
The school
Atiamuri Playcentre
- Type
- Playcentre
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 2
- Address
- 2603 State Highway 30, RD 1, Atiamuri