Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. Service/Department: Paediatric Ward Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term, Up to 50 Hours Per Fortnight (0.625 FTE), 1 Position Available About the role: Are you a Registered Early Childhood Educator looking for a meaningful career change? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Teacher to join our team of 4 Play Specialists on the Children's Ward. In this role, you will communicate confidently with children, their whanau, and the broader medical team, providing essential support to our young patients. You will also train to become a Registered Play Specialist, assisting in assessing the needs of patients and preparing them for medical procedures. About our team: Our Play Specialist team is small, supportive, and values-driven. We are passionate about ensuring children and their families receive the best care possible during their hospital stay. Our team culture is built on kindness, respect, creativity, and a deep passion for supporting others. We work closely with the medical staff to make sure each child's emotional and developmental needs are met. Skills and experience: We are looking for a candidate who is: Confident in communicating with children, whanau, and healthcare professionals Prepared to undertake training as a Registered Play Specialist Passionate about working with children in a healthcare environment Creative, kind, and able to work collaboratively in a team setting This is a unique opportunity that doesn't come up often, so if you share our values and are ready for a rewarding career change, we encourage you to apply. Why should you choose us? Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Maui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team, we will support, encourage, and help you to develop your career with us. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Our values: We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Akina – Improvement, Raranga te tira – Teamwork, and Tauwhiro – Care. How to apply: Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email ****** and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr