Session Facilitator – Newlands Playcentre

About us : Formed in

• , Te Whanau Tupu Ngatahi 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 whanau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.

About the role :

As a Session Facilitator, you'll support parents, caregivers, and tamariki to run smooth, engaging sessions while modelling Playcentre philosophy and good practice.

You'll help build whanau confidence, encourage emergent leadership, and adapt your support to each centre's needs.

Duties include but are not limited to :

Building strong, responsive relationships with tamariki, recognising their strengths, interests, and cultural identities.

Encouraging exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and independence through rich, open-ended play.

Supporting safe, well-prepared sessions by ensuring environments, resources, and equipment are ready and engaging.

Position details :

Thursdays 8 : 45am - 12 : 45pm, 4 hours per week

Permanent role during term time only

This role commences 29 January

Click here to view or download the full Position Description

About you :

You enjoy working alongside tamariki and whanau, supporting learning through child-led play and positive guidance.

You are hands-on, organised, independent, and adaptable, helping create a space where others feel confident to join in.

You will also demonstrate :

Strong communication, relationship-building, and engagement skills

Relevant ECE or primary teaching qualifications (Playcentre Course 3 / Level 4+, ECE degree / diploma, or Primary Teaching)

Experience in coaching parents / caregivers and handling challenges

Ability to foster teamwork and empower members

NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

How to apply :

We encourage interested applicants to apply now as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

This ad will close on 10 December

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

LNI SF Newlands

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