Programme Facilitator – Hamilton East Playcentre

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa | Playcentre Aotearoa; Waikato; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton East Playcentre in Waikato is seeking a Programme Facilitator to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Space sessions for whānau and pēpi.

The role is part-time (3.5 hours per week), starting 25 January 2026, with sessions on Mondays 1.00pm–4.30pm and a permanent position during term time. You will work with whānau to create engaging, nurturing experiences and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Playcentre Education Diploma level 3 or equivalent ECE qualification.
• Must have current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to engage confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills including time management, deadlines, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up sessions, ensuring equipment is safe and clean.
• Lead discussions, music and movement, play, crafts, and kai time.
• Build relationships with whānau and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.
• Ensure session admin tasks are completed on time.

Skills

Playcentre Diploma knowledge

First Aid Certificate

Relationship building

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma Level 3 or equivalent (L4+)

Job description

Programme Facilitator – Hamilton East Playcentre

3.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 25 January 2026

• Monday 1.00pm – 4.30pm
• 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

Learn more about Space

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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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