Tirau Playcentre · Waikato
Centre Coordinator
Early learningPart time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.2
Centre Coordinator at Tirau Playcentre in the Waikato, working 7.5 hours weekly across Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. The permanent, term-time role starts 25 January 2027 and involves guiding whānau-led early learning, supporting curriculum and safety requirements, and acting as Person Responsible. Applicants need Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent Level 4+ ECE qualification, plus current First Aid certification.
- Permanent term-time position
- 7.5 hours across two weekdays
- Person Responsible during sessions
- Level 4+ ECE qualification required
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 11.59pm.
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About the role
This permanent Centre Coordinator position is for 7.5 hours weekly during term time, starting 25 January 2027. Hours are Tuesday 9.15am–1.15pm and Wednesday 9.15am–12.45pm. As Person Responsible, you will guide centre whānau, support child-led programmes, strengthen adult capability, and help maintain curriculum, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
What they’re looking for
- Playcentre Education Diploma Course 3 or an equivalent ECE Level 4 qualification
- Knowledge of Te Whāriki and early childhood regulations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values
- Confidence supporting whānau and using technology
- Current appropriate First Aid certification
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
About the school
Tirau Playcentre is part of Playcentre Aotearoa, a charitable licensed early learning provider with more than 400 centres nationwide. Its approach supports parents as first educators and enables whānau and tamariki to learn and grow together.
How to apply
Apply by 9 November 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
- 21 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“7.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027 Tuesday 9.15am – 1.15pm Wednesday 9.15am – 12.45pm Permanent position during term time only About the role Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the…”
The school
Tirau Playcentre
- Type
- Playcentre
- Authority
- Community based
- Students
- 16
- Address
- Goodwin Street, Tirau