About us:

Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced 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.

About the role:

The Big Kids Session Facilitator designs and leads meaningful “big kids” sessions that spark curiosity and supports learning. You will be responsible for managing a group of up to 10 children, alongside 2 other parents. Some experience around supervising children outdoors is beneficial.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designing engaging sessions that bring Te Whāriki to life and extend children’s learning through rich, imaginative play.
• Observing, assessing, and planning for each child while maintaining a safe, supportive, and independence-building environment.
• Collaborating with parents to support school readiness and uphold Playcentre Aotearoa philosophy.
• Working with parents to create a safe, positive environment while responding to each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs.

Position details:

• Commencing 26 January 2026
• Tuesdays 9:15am – 1:15pm, 4 hours per week
• Permanent position during school term time only

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About you:

You are organised, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning while ensuring a safe, positive environment for older preschoolers. You can confidently support quality Playcentre sessions while also applying Te Whāriki in meaningful ways.

You will also have:

• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4 or above desired)
• Current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this
• Confidence in planning learning experiences, writing learning stories, and applying child-led practice.
• Approachable communicator with strong positive guidance and child wellbeing knowledge.
• Works independently, adapts easily, and provides practical solutions.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

How to apply:

We encourage interested applicants to apply now as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This ad will close 13 February 2026.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “UNI SF St Heliers” in the subject line.