Programme Facilitator (Space) – Houghton Valley Playcentres

Job Category: Programme Facilitator
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Lower North Island Hutt/Wellington

Purpose of the position:

Space is an amazing programme that gives new parents that ‘village’ they need to help raise their baby. Many Space members move on to become Playcentre families.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Programme Facilitators to join our team in the Wellington region. You will work with a co-facilitator in the delivery of the Space Programme and work with babies and their whānau, ensuring participants are supported to build relationships with each other. As a Programme Facilitator, you and your co-facilitator will help parents and their babies connect with other new parents while exploring parenting, children’s development and most importantly, play, in a safe environment. 

Position description:

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Start date:

22 July 2024

Location:

Houghton Valley Playcentre. 

Days & hours: 

Wednesdays 12.45pm – 3.45pm

We will begin reviewing applications upon receipt.

The candidate must:

  • Have completed Playcentre Course 3, or hold an equivalent ECE qualification, or higher.
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
  • Be prepared to facilitate across multiple centres.
  • Be prepared to complete the Space at Heart on-line training that takes approx. 4-6 hours. You will need to do this in your own time. 

Desirable skills and experience will include:

  • A passion for working with new babies alongside parents and caregivers
  • Knowledge and understanding of the value of Playcentre and its philosophy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and using Te Reo on session; and how to apply Te Whāriki
  • Having great interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence speaking within a group. Is warm and welcoming, an excellent listener and empathetic.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing date:

20 May 2024

How to apply:

For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter, please contact [email protected]. Please include “LNI PF – Houghton Valley” in the subject line.

Learn more about Space:

https://www.playcentre.org.nz/whatwedo/space-at-playcentre/