Session Facilitator – Newmarket Playcentre

Overview

Playcentre Aotearoa is a well known and loved Early Childhood organisation with over 80 years of supporting parents to take the lead in their children's learning through play.

Playcentre operates over 400 Playcentres throughout the country.

Newmarket Playcentre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Session Facilitator to join our well-resourced and vibrant Playcentre Community.

You will work 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.

You will be a leader who encourages others to thrive; you will model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whanau to gain confidence to have a go themselves.

Position description

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Start date

13 October 2025

Days & hours

Mondays 9 : 00am to 1 : 00pm.

This is a fixed term position during school term time only ending 30 March 2026.

The ideal candidate will

Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher.

Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.

Please contact us if you have queries about your qualifications in relation to this role.

Desirable skills and experience

Knowledge and understanding of Te Whariki and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with tamariki and adults.

Passion for empowering and engaging with all whanau to feel a sense of belonging on our sessions.

Knowledge of ECE regulations

Ability to use technology

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

Closing date

12 October 2025 - we will review applications upon receipt and may appoint before this date

How to apply

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at

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