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:
As a Programme Facilitator, you lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of our Space and Babies Can Play sessions. You strive to create engaging, nurturing experiences for whānau and pēpi.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Planning and setup of the sessions ensuring any equipment is safe and clean
- Leading discussions, music and movement, play, crafts, and kai time
- Building relationships with whānau and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment
- Ensuring session admin tasks are completed in a timely matter
Position details:
- Fridays 8.30am – 12.00pm, Permanent role during term time only
- Commences on 27 January 2026
- This role is based at Maungaraki Playcentre
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About you:
You are someone who is reliable, works well with others, and feels confident supporting whānau in a group setting. This role offers a chance to build your experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact in families’ parenting journeys. You will also demonstrate:
- Proven ability to engage confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a personable and cooperative style.
- Strong organisational capabilities, including time management, meeting deadlines, multitasking, and balancing detail with overall objectives.
- A motivated, results-focused attitude that supports positive outcomes.
- 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 on 27 November 2025
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “LNI PF Maungaraki” in the subject line.