Starship Child Health Auckland

Hospital play specialist (core role)

Nau mai, haere mai ki Starship Child Health!

• Are you an experienced and qualified ECE teacher?
• Do you enjoy working with children of all ages and have a creative streak?

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Starship team has some fabulous opportunities for Play Specialists in a unique environment for those able to think outside of the square. We have permanent, full-time and part-time roles that may meet your requirements or suit a work-life balance. We also have a fixed-term full-time role for two years available from August 2024 to August 2026.

The Hospital Play Specialists work with all age groups supporting infants, children and young people to become confident and competent learners within the context of their hospital experience.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We welcome applications from those with: 

• A recognised early childhood teaching qualification (mandatory-Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) or equivalent.
• Registration and certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Experience working as a teacher or support worker within the health or education sectors.
• Eligibility to gain registration with the Hospital Play Specialist Association Registration Council.
• Please note note that while we work with all age groups these roles are related to hospital based Early Childhood Services and require ECE qualified teachers.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description here. 

For more information about this role please contact the Hiring manager, Nicola Woollaston via NWoollaston@adhb.govt.nz  or Morgan Thomas MorganTom@adhb.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online through our website link