We're seeking the support of a permanent part time Playgroup Coordinator to facilitate our Kerikeri playgroup.This position is for 6 hours per week.
Our Kerikeri playgroup runs from 10am – 12pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The shift will be from 9:30am – 12:30pm - this allows plenty of time for set up, pack down and administration.This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are passionate about creating an engaging environment for tamariki and a relaxed atmosphere for caregivers to build positive connections.Plunket playgroups are an integral part of bringing communities together in an affordable and accessible manner.
During these sessions, we provide the opportunity for caregivers to connect and young minds to grow and explore through play.Our Playgroup coordinators set up sessions, and meet and greet parents and attendees to foster relationships.
This role also manages the administration portion of the playgroup including term planning, health and safety and inventory of equipment and supplies.As the heart of the playgroup, you'll be confident in fostering new relationships with new whanau and tamariki from a broad range of backgrounds and confident communicating the playgroup rules and processes.
Your relationship building skills will extend to enabling others to form relationships and building a community feel.Ideally, you will have prior experience in setting up play sessions including craft, playdough, story or music sessions.
This could be through early education or through prior personal experience in childcare.Tamariki are often unpredictable, so you will be able to change tact and ensure that the sessions are enjoyable, safe and a positive experience for all.If you're seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whanau Awhina Plunket.
Inline with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.Various wellbeing schemes such as a Wellbeing day: use one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well beingRetail discountsAn enhanced parental leave scheme to support growing whanauMe pehea te tuku tono | How to applyTo view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to For further information please contact Toni Yarrow (Community Support Coordinator Team Leader) on ****** close: 28 October 2024.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.Ensuring the success of our pro-equity vision, you will be committed to supporting in reducing health inequities.
We expect and encourage all Plunket people to live our values; kiamaia – to be courageous, kia Mahaki – to be humble, kia manaaki – to care and kia tuhono – to stand in relationship.-Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to comeWhanau Awhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pepi, tamariki and their whanau/family.
We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whanau and connected communities.
This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.
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