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:
- Providing advice and support to 4 Playcentres around the Thames/Coromandel district
- 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:
Start date:
31 March 2025
Location:
Thames-Coromandel area
Days & hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30am – 2.00pm. This is a permanent 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:
23 March 2025
How to apply:
To apply for this role, contact [email protected] with your CV & cover letter. Please include “CNI CA Thames-Coromandel District” in the subject line. Further enquiries welcomed.