Programme Facilitator – Bucklands Beach Playcentre

Playcentre; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucklands Beach Playcentre in Auckland is seeking a Programme Facilitator to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of our Space sessions, creating engaging, nurturing experiences for whānau and pēpi.

The role requires a minimum Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent ECE qualification, a current First Aid certificate, NZ residency or NZ work visa, and strong organisational skills. This is a part-time position running 3.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4+ or higher)
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Proven ability to engage confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational capabilities, including time management, meeting deadlines and multitasking
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Responsibilities

• Planning and setup of the sessions, ensuring 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

Skills

Group facilitation

Relationship building

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (Course 3) or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4+)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Programme Facilitator – Bucklands Beach Playcentre

3.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2027

• Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm

• 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.

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