Programme Facilitator – Various Upper North Island Playcentres

About Us

Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. With a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’, Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.

Closing on:
Dec 1, 2026

Category: Centre Operations & Support

Tenure: Casual

Location: Auckland

As a Programme Facilitator, you lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of our Space programmes. You strive to create engaging, nurturing experiences for whānau and pēpi.

• Planning and setup of the sessions ensuring any equipment is safe and clean
• Leading discussions, music and movement, play, crafts, and kai time
• Building relationships with whānau and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment
• Ensuring session admin tasks are completed in a timely matter

• Commences as soon as possible
• Flexible hours, scheduled by mutual agreement.
• Casual role during school term time only
• Supporting centres across the Upper North Island

You are reliable, work well with others, and feel confident supporting whānau in a group setting. This role offers a chance to build your experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact in families’ parenting journeys.

• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4 or above desired)
• Current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this
• Proven ability to engage confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational capabilities, including time management, meeting deadlines, multitasking, and balancing detail with overall objectives.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us . Please include “UNI PF – Various CAS” in the subject line.