Session Facilitator – Lower Waitaki Playcentre

Centre Operations & Support

Job Tenure: Part Time Permanent

Job Location: Otago

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.

About The Role

The Session Facilitator works alongside our members and tamariki to guide session activities, facilitate learning using child-led play and positive guidance, support planning and assessment for learning and positively support the Playcentre education programme.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Engage children in playful, stimulating, and imaginative experiences that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and independence.
• Foster strong, responsive relationships with tamariki, recognising their individual strengths, interests, and cultural diversity.
• Promote inclusive learning by encouraging communication, expression, and the development of positive learning dispositions.
  
  

• Commencing 22 April 2026
• Tuesday 8.30am – 12.30pm and Thursday 8:30am – 1:30pm (includes 30min unpaid break) 8.5 hours per week
• Permanent position during school term-time only
  
  

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About You

The ideal candidate will be able to support parents and caregivers to confidently run sessions, model Playcentre philosophy, and enhance children’s learning, while fostering a strong whānau-led culture by building members’ knowledge, confidence, and leadership.

You Will Also Have

• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau to feel included and engaged
• Confidence using technology to support learning and administration
• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4 or above desired)
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
  
  

We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. This ad will close on 1 March 2026

If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “LSI SF Lower Waitaki” in the subject line.

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