Playcentre Aotearoa are on the hunt for an effective communicator with a passion for Early Childhood Education to work alongside our Playcentre whānau and support them to succeed while enjoying flexible hours.

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:

Providing advice and support to Playcentre’s in the Tasman region
Role modelling and encouraging implementation of Playcentre philosophy and good practice in centres
Leading preparation for Ministry or 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! A day in the life of a Centre Advisor role might see you visiting a centre, checking in with staff and the 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, all 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
Personal laptop and phone

Position description:

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Start date:

Beginning 22 January 2024, or by negotiation with the successful candidate, the Centre Advisor is responsible for a range of Playcentres in the Tasman region so some travel is required. You will also work from Home at times.

This is a fixed term position working 18 hours per week and ending 31 August 2024. Days and hours are negotiable with the successful candidate.

Location:

The Centre Advisor is responsible for a range of Playcentres in the Tasman Region.

Days & hours:

This is a fixed term position, working 18 hours a week and ending 31 August 2024. Days and hours are negotiable with the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will:

Hold a Playcentre Course 3 certificate or ECE L4 (or higher), or will hold a Primary Teaching qualification (you will need to have completed or prepared to complete the Primary Teaching Bridging Award) and demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of either Playcentre or ECE environments, but will consider all suitable candidates.

Desirable skills and experience will include:

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 matauranga 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 and experience with Microsoft Office
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:

Until position is filled.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, contact [email protected] with your CV & cover letter. Please include “USI CA Tasman” in the subject line. Further enquiries welcomed.