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.
About the role:
The Session Support Worker assists parents and caregivers on session to ensure sessions run smoothly and parents are supported in their role as Kaiako.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Help parents with sessions to ensure tamariki have a positive experience and Playcentre Aotearoa’s philosophy and practices are followed.
- Ensure the needs, health and safety of tamariki are foremost, including checking all toys and equipment needed are available and safe to use.
- Promote inclusive learning by encouraging communication, expression, and the development of positive learning dispositions.
Position details:
- Commencing 20 April 2026 or as soon as possible
- Monday 9.15am – 11.45pm, 2.5 hours per week
- This is a fixed-term position during term time only, ending 12 October 2026
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About you:
The ideal candidate will be able to support parents and caregivers to confidently run sessions, model Playcentre philosophy, and enhance children’s learning, while fostering a strong whānau-led culture by building members’ knowledge, confidence, and leadership.
You will also have:
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau to feel included and engaged
- Confidence using technology to support learning and administration
- Minimum Playcentre Course 2, Playcentre Introductory Award or above, or an equivalent ECE qualification
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
How to apply:
We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This ad will close on 29 April 2026.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “LNI SSW Naenae” in the subject line.