Ashburton Playcentre Canterbury

Programme facilitator (Space Programme)

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic programme facilitators to join our team at Ashburton Playcentre. You will work with a co-facilitator in the delivery of the Space Programme and work with babies and their whānau, ensuring participants are supported to build relationships with each other. As a programme facilitator, you and your co-facilitator will help parents and their babies connect with other new parents while exploring parenting, children’s development and most importantly, play, in a safe environment. 

Start date: 22 July 2024.

Location: Ashburton Playcentre. 

Days & hours:  This is a fixed term position of 3.5 hours per week with the day to be confirmed. This is during school term time only, ending 20 December 2024.

The candidate must:

• Have completed Playcentre Course 3, or hold an equivalent ECE qualification, or higher.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
• Be prepared to facilitate across multiple centres.
• Be prepared to complete the Space at Heart online training that takes approx. 4-6 hours. You will need to do this in your own time.

Desirable skills and experience will include:

• A passion for working with new babies alongside parents and caregivers.
• Knowledge and understanding of the value of Playcentre and its philosophy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and using te reo on session; and how to apply Te Whāriki.
• Having great interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence speaking within a group. Is warm and welcoming, an excellent listener and empathetic.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

How to apply:

For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and cover letter, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz. Please include “LNI PF – Ashburton" in the subject line.