Programme Facilitator – Birkenhead Playcentre

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa | Playcentre Aotearoa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkenhead Playcentre is seeking a reliable Programme Facilitator to lead Space sessions, support whānau, and deliver engaging experiences for pēpi and families. The role is part-time (3.5 hours per week) and runs during term time.

You will plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates hold Playcentre Education Diploma (L4+) or equivalent ECE qualification, have a current First Aid certificate or are willing to obtain one, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4+ desired).
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to achieve this.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Proven ability to engage confidently and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up of Space sessions, ensure equipment is safe and clean.
• Lead discussions, music and movement, play, crafts, and kai time.
• Build relationships with whānau and contribute to a welcoming environment.
• Complete session administration tasks on time.

Skills

Time management

Group facilitation

Stakeholder relationships

Planning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (L4+)

Job description

Programme Facilitator – Birkenhead Playcentre

3.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 23 November 2026

• Tuesday 12.30pm – 4.00pm

• Permanentposition during term time only

About you:

You are reliable, work well with others, and feel confident supporting whānau in a group setting. This role offers a chance to build your experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact on families’ parenting journeys.

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
• Proven ability to engage confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational capabilities, including time management, meeting deadlines, multitasking, and balancing detail with overall objectives.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

About the role:

As a Programme Facilitator, you lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of our Space 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 on time

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.