Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Great Potentials Foundation is a charitable trust that helps tamariki, rangatahi, and parents to unleash their potential. Two generations benefit through the HIPPY Programme’s contribution to both early childhood education and parenting support resulting in:
* Improving skills, confidence, and educational outcomes of children
* Increasing parents’ participation in their children’s education and wider communities
* Increasing participation in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
We are looking for a part-time (24-30 hrs per week) HIPPY Programme Coordinator in Kaikoura to deliver a Ministry of Education funded contract. As the HIPPY Coordinator reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist to deliver a quality programme in your community, and you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of local programme implementation.
The role will be predominantly a work-from-home position with an expectation of the successful candidate working across the Kaikoura area supporting whānau. Although the role is based from home, there will be a need to have a daily physical presence within the Kaikoura area as recruitment and programme delivery is predominantly face-to-face.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver the HIPPY Programme in accordance with the Whānau In-Home Learning Agreement and the HIPPY Delivery Manual
* Engage and enrol families in the HIPPY Programme and facilitate transition to ECE or school
* Recruit, train and support tutors
Skills and Experience:
* A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Teaching, Social Work, or related field)
* Experience working with families with young children
* Experience with adult learners or coaching
* Strong connections and understanding of the community
* Sound leadership qualities
* Good verbal and written skills
* Familiarity with MS Office Suite
* A current full driver's licence and regular access to a vehicle
* A suitable space to work from home
* A satisfactory Children’s Act check
What We Offer:
* Supportive team environment
* Paid leave on your birthday (after first year’s service)
Applications will be considered as they arrive, and screening interviews may be scheduled prior to applications closing.
More information about Great Potentials Foundation and the HIPPY programme is available on our website: www.greatpotentials.org.nz
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
* Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
* Do you own or have regular access to a car?
* Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
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