Casual cover | Starting 25 May 2026
- Programme Facilitator & Session Facilitator
- During term time only
- Multiple Playcentres in South Taranaki
About you:
You are reliable, work well with others, and feel confident supporting whānau in a group setting. This role offers a chance to build your experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact on families’ parenting journeys.
You will also have:
- Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification L4+
- Current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
- Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau
- Strong organisational capabilities, including time management, meeting deadlines, multitasking, and balancing detail with overall objectives.
About the role:
As a casual Facilitator, you work alongside our members and tamariki to guide activities and facilitator learning at sessions and/or at our Space programme.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Engage children in playful, stimulating, and imaginative experiences that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and independence
- Setup of the sessions, ensuring any equipment is safe and clean
- Leading discussions, music and movement, play, crafts, and kai time
- Contributing to a safe, welcoming environment
- Promote inclusive learning by encouraging communication, expression, and the development of positive learning dispositions
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About us:
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licensed early childhood education provider and charitable trust. With a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’, Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.
How to apply:
We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.
For any queries, please contact us at [email protected], using “LNI SF/PF South Taranaki” in the subject line. All applications should be submitted via the form below.