Programme Facilitator – Maungaraki Playcentre

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa | Playcentre Aotearoa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre in New Zealand seeks a Programme Facilitator for Maungaraki Playcentre to lead planning, delivery and evaluation of Space sessions for whānau and pēpi. This part-time role runs Friday 9.00am–12.30pm, with a fixed-term ending 18 December 2026.

You will create engaging experiences, coordinate activities, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for families, while handling session tasks and admin on time. NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4 or above desired).
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to achieve this.
• Proven ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational capabilities, including time management and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up 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.
• Ensure session admin tasks are completed on time.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE qualification

Job description

Programme Facilitator – Maungaraki Playcentre

3.5 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 13 November 2026

• Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm

• Fixed term position during term time only, ending 18 December 2026

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

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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.