Centre Advisor – Various Central Otago Playcentres

Job Category: Centre Advisor

Job Type: Part Time Fixed Term

Job Location: Lower South Island Central Otago

Playcentre Aotearoa are on the hunt for an effective communicator with a passion for Early Childhood Education.

The Centre Advisor provides advice and support to our centres. They are the link between centres and regional management, ensuring statutory regulations are met and the needs of our whānau and tamariki are supported.

The Centre Advisor Supports Centres By

• Role modelling and encouraging implementation of Playcentre philosophy and good practice in centres
• Leading preparation for Ministry of Education Review Office visits
• Ensuring that day to day actions are carried out to support compliance with statutory requirements
• Promoting the health of each centre
• Managing centre-based employees
• Liaising with the Regional Office and the centre
  
  

No two days are the same! As a Centre Advisor, you will coordinate operations across four facilities, checking in with staff and wonderful whānau, identifying any needs they may have and providing advice and guidance where necessary. You’ll interact with tamariki, role model Playcentre philosophy and good ECE practice, while being supported by the Regional Team and receiving regular PLD.

Benefits Of Working For Playcentre

• Flexible working hours (mostly term time only)
• Supportive working team
• Regular free PLD & Training
• Work laptop and phone
  
  

Position Description

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Start Date

13 May 2025

Location:

Various Playcentres across Central Otago, including Wakatipu, Queenstown, Clyde, Omakau, and surrounding districts.

Days & Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm. This is a fixed term position during term time only.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Hold a Playcentre Course 3 or above or ECE L4 and above and demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of either Playcentre or ECE environments.

You Will Bring

• Excellent relationship management skills – proven ability to interact effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders
• Sound judgement, a great work ethic and ability to work independently
• Flexibility and the ability to deal with issues as they arise
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE curriculum, Early Childhood Education legislation, and MOE licensing criteria
• An understanding of te ao Māori, including an appreciation of mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
• An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to Playcentre
• Well-developed influencing skills which support achievement of effective outcomes
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office
• Intelligence, an inquisitive mind, a can-do attitude, and a good sense of humour
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to see the whole picture
• An ease of being in a leadership role with honesty, discretion, sensitivity, self-discipline, and resilience
  
  

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing Date

30 May 2025

How To Apply

To apply for this role, contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz with your CV & cover letter. Please include “CA Various Otago” in the subject line. Further enquiries welcomed.