Activity room coordinator (ECE teacher)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canterbury seeks a part-time Activity Room Coordinator to manage a licensed early childhood space for young patients. You will develop engaging activities and support children's emotional well-being during their hospital stay. The role requires a registered early childhood teacher with strong organizational skills and a commitment to cultural competency, notably with te ao Māori. Applications are only accepted through the online careers portal.

Qualifications

• Qualified early childhood teacher with teacher registration.
• Experience in working with children aged 0-16.
• Ability to create a stimulating activity environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the activity room.
• Develop educational activities for children.
• Work closely with parents to support children's development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Competency with te ao Māori

Education

Registered early childhood teacher

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Canterbury

Activity room coordinator (ECE teacher)

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 25/08/2025, End Date: 05/01/2026 (Fixed-term)

Government

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

• Fixed-term, part-time position 24 hours per week (0.6FTE), possibility to increase hours in the coming months
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus (Waipapa Hospital)
• Registered early childhood teacher with excellent knowledge of child development required

About the role

As the activity room coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the activity room (the licensed early childhood space), ensuring it provides a warm and engaging environment for our young patients.

Your responsibilities would include the following:

• Develop, implement and document a variety of fun and educational activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of children from infants to 16 years old
• Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating activity room that encourages exploration and creativity
• Work closely with parents to provide guidance and strategies that support their child's development and emotional well being during their hospital stay, promoting healing and strengthening family bonds
• Collaborate with play specialists to support their efforts in providing therapeutic play experiences for children, ensuring a holistic approach to care that addresses emotional and developmental need
• This role gives you the opportunity to make meaningful changes, establish and implement innovative programs, and conduct curriculum implementation and review, to continuously enhance the quality of activities offered

About you

Key skills and attributes:

• A qualified early childhood teacher with teacher registration
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Warm and sensitive interpersonal skills to relate to children and families
• Quick rapport-building with tamariki and whānau

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Please use the vacancy link.

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