- Fixed Term, Part Time position 24 hours per week (0.6FTE), possibility to increase hours in the coming months
- Based at Christchurch Health Campus (Waipapa Hospital)
- Registered Early Childhood Teacher with excellent knowledge of child development required
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have a flair for creativity and organisation? We invite you be part of our dedicated team at Christchurch Hospital as an Activity Room Coordinator!
As the Activity Room Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Activity Room (the licensed early childhood space), ensuring it provides a warm and engaging environment for our young patients. Your responsibilities would include:
- Develop, implement and document a variety of fun and educational activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of children from infants to 16 years old
- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating activity room that encourages exploration and creativity
- Ensure we are effectively providing experiences that support learning outcomes for children, in relation to core curriculum areas
- Design captivating wall displays and provocations that inspire curiosity and engagement, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere that enhances the children - s experience
- Work closely with parents to provide guidance and strategies that support their child - s development and emotional well being during their hospital stay, promoting healing and strengthening family bonds
- Coordinate weekly visits and facilitate interactions from therapy dogs to brighten the spirits of young patients, promoting comfort, joy and emotional support
- Collaborate with Play Specialists to support their efforts in providing therapeutic play experiences for children, ensuring a holistic approach to care that addresses emotional and developmental need
- This role gives you the opportunity to make meaningful changes, establish and implement innovative programs, and conduct curriculum implementation and review, to continuously enhance the quality of activities offered
About You
We prefer candidates with experience in hospital play, but if you are a qualified early childhood teacher with a Level 7 qualification and believe you possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply!
Key skills and attributes:
- A qualified Early Childhood Teacher with teacher registration
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A creative mindset and a passion for working with children
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Warm and sensitive interpersonal skills to relate to children and families
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Quick rapport-building with tamariki and whānau
If you - re ready to inspire and uplift young spirits while supporting families in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us create joyful memories for children during their hospital stay.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 7th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at [email protected]
