Session Facilitator

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.

Marsden 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.

Date : 20 October 2025

Days & Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am–1pm.

This is a permanent position during term time only.

Responsibilities

Guide session activities with members and tamariki; facilitate learning using child-led play and positive guidance.

Support planning and assessment for learning and the Playcentre education programme.

Model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whanau to gain confidence to have a go themselves.

Requirements

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

Current First Aid Certificate or willingness 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.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and submit your application online.

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

• , using "UNI SF Marsden" in the subject line.

Type : Playcentre

Maximum licenced places : 30

Physical address : McEwan Road, Ruakaka, Whangarei

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