Playgroup Coordinator

We’re seeking the support of a** permanent part time Playgroup Coordinator** to facilitate our Red Beach playgroup.

This position is for 4 hours per week, during school term time only. Our Red Beach playgroup runs from 9.30am - 11.30am on Mondays at Salvation Army Red Beach. The shift will be from 8.30am-12:30pm - this allows plenty of time for set up, pack down and administration.

From time to time and with prior discussion, our Playgroup Coordinators may cover other playgroups within the local area.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

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.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

As the heart of the playgroup, you’ll be confident in fostering new relationships with new whānau 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.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line 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 your one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well being
- Retail discounts
- A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whānau

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**_ He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho_**

**_ Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come_**

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/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 whānau 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.