October 15, 2024

Plunket

PART TIME & OTHER

Playgroup Coordinator - Kerikeri

“Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa”.- Dame Whina Cooper
Here at Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we’re lucky to have a chance to meet with the majority of Aotearoa in their first 5 years. 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.

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
An enhanced parental leave scheme to support growing whānau

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers. For further information please contact Toni Yarrow (Community Support Coordinator Team Leader) on Toni.Yarrow@plunket.org.nz.
Applications 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; kia māia – to be courageous, kia Māhaki – to be humble, kia manaaki – to care and kia tūhono – to stand in relationship.

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.