Centre Advisor – Canterbury Region
Canterbury
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 addressed.
The Centre Advisor supports centres by:
- Providing advice and support to Playcentre’s in the Canterbury area
- 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
Closing date: 20 January 2022
Position details:
The Centre Advisor is responsible for a range of Playcentres in the Canterbury area.
This is a permanent, part time position working 25 hours per week. The days and hours are negotiable.
Start date:
31 January 2022
What will you bring?
- Excellent relationship management skills – proven ability to interact effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- 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
- Proficiency in keyboard skills 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
- Flexibility and the ability to deal with issues as they arise
- An ease of being in a leadership role with honesty, discretion, sensitivity, self-discipline, and resilience
- Sound judgement, a great work ethic and ability to work independently
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Closing date:
20 January 2022
How to apply:
For further information, a position description or to apply for this role, please contact [email protected] including USI CA in the subject line.