Port Ohope Playcentre · Bay of Plenty
Centre Coordinator - Various Whakatāne Playcentres
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.2
This permanent, part-time Centre Coordinator role is based at Port Ōhope, Mananui or Wairaka Playcentre, with the location negotiable. The role is 7.5 hours weekly during term time, on Tuesday mornings and Thursday mornings, with a start date to be confirmed. It suits someone with Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4+ ECE qualification, supporting whānau-led sessions and children’s learning.
- Person Responsible during Playcentre sessions
- Tuesday and Thursday morning hours
- Te Whāriki and ECE regulation knowledge
- First Aid certification required
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Applications close 6 Dec 2026.
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About the role
Permanent, term-time Centre Coordinator role across Port Ōhope, Mananui and Wairaka Playcentres, with the location agreed with the successful applicant. The role is 7.5 hours a week, on Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm and Thursdays from 9am to 12.30pm, starting on a date to be confirmed. As Person Responsible during sessions, you will guide whānau, support child-led learning, strengthen adult capability, and help ensure curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
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
- Ability to build trusting, practical relationships with centre whānau
- Confidence using technology for learning and administration
- Current First Aid certification
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
About the school
These are Playcentre Aotearoa centres in the Whakatāne area, operating within a nationwide charitable early childhood education provider established in 1941. Their approach centres on whānau and tamariki learning together, with parents and whānau supported as children’s primary educators and with Māori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi recognised.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 December 2026. The listing does not provide an application method or contact role.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Port Ōhope Playcentre, Mananui Playcentre and Wairaka Playcentre (locations negotiable with successful candidate) 7.5 hours per week | Part-time | Start date TBC Tuesday 9am – 1pm Thursday 9am – 12.30pm Permanent position during term time only About the role…”
The school
Port Ohope Playcentre
- Type
- Playcentre
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 26
- Address
- Harbour Road, Ohope