Programme Facilitator – Canterbury Playcentres

Programme Facilitator – Canterbury Playcentres
Casual | Starting 1 June 2026

• Casual, as and when needed
• During term time only
• Session times: 9.30am – 12.00pm or 12.30pm – 3.00pm

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:

You will provide support to the lead Programme Facilitator, including:

• Setup of the sessions, ensuring any equipment is safe and clean
• Support activities such as 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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Please note as a Casual Programme Facilitator, you will not be expected to cover the full requirements outlined in the above position description.

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.

How to apply:

We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

For any queries, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “USI PF Canterbury” in the subject line. All applications should be submitted via the form below.