Play Specialist Practice Supervisor - Kidz First

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Auckland

Full time, Permanent

Government; English, Health and physical education, Science, Social sciences

Are you passionate about supporting tamariki and their whanau through the challenges of illness and hospitalisation?

Join our Kidz First team as a play specialist and help us create meaningful, therapeutic play experiences that make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

About the role

As a practice supervisor, you will support colleagues with their clinical work, and the team leader to meet Ministry of Education and Health NZ requirements.

This role has a balance of clinical work as a play specialist and leadership / management responsibilities.

Play specialist role responsibilities include :

Planning and delivering play programmes tailored to individual clinical, emotional, and developmental needs

Supporting children, young people and whanau during procedures, admissions, and treatment through distraction, preparation, and coping strategies

Advocating for child-friendly spaces and practices within the hospital setting

Partnering with whanau to maintain a sense of normality and empowerment throughout their hospital stay.

Leadership / management responsibilities include :

Having a thorough understanding of Ministry of Education requirements for ECE services and supporting the service to meet these requirements

Encouraging and supporting the growth of colleagues through orientation, mentoring, supervision, and professional growth cycles

Supporting and planning professional development for the service including the facilitation of the Preceptorship modules

Supporting service management through strategic and annual planning, recruitment, appraisal processes, and Ministry of Education funding

Contributing to service development through policy and guideline development and facilitating weekly team meetings.

About you

A degree qualification with a focus on ECE / primary teaching and / or child development

Full teacher registration and a current Practicing Certificate

A minimum of 7 years of experience working in healthcare and education settings

Current Full Hospital Play Specialist Registration

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach

A commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice, especially for Maori and Pacific whanau.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

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