At YMCA Taranaki, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community!
Our main site is right here in the heart of New Plymouth on Liardet Street, while our Youth Development and Youth Education programmes are delivered from 131 South Road on the Rangiatea campus. We also have Youth Education sites in Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Dannevirke, helping to empower and uplift communities across Taranaki and Manawatu – Whanganui regions.
We offer a wide range of programmes and services, including sport and recreation, fitness, early childhood care, out-of-school care, youth development, and education. With opportunities across these diverse fields, YMCA Taranaki has a variety of roles waiting for you!
When you join The Y, you become part of our whānau. It’s not just about a job—it’s about being part of a not-for-profit organisation that’s dedicated to strengthening families, building up our youth, and making a positive impact. By working with us, you’re helping to reinvest in your community, every single day.
Explore our current opportunities below and find the role that’s right for you.
Feel free to email us about any career opportunities. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Y whānau!
Calling all head teachers who want to take the next step as manager! If you’re a caring, relationship‑driven head teacher who’s ready to nurture a team as much as tamariki—you’ll feel right at home here.
ECE Centre Manager – The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre
Full-time • 40 hours per week
Rostered hours between 7.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre is a warm, welcoming, and community‑focused ECE centre where tamariki, whānau and kaiako feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our cosy, inclusive environment where relationships, culture, identity, and joyful learning sit at the heart of everything we do. The Centre is licensed for 49 children – 19 under 2s and 30 over 2.
This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about high‑quality early childhood education, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident balancing teaching practice with operational management.
About Us
At the Y, our mission is to build strong tamariki, strong families and strong communities.
Our values — caring, respect, honesty and responsibility — influence every interaction we have with our children, whānau, team members and community.
Our teaching philosophy fosters a love of lifelong learning, celebrating the unique identity, culture and home life that every child brings. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, weaving bicultural and multicultural practices into our curriculum, and ensuring meaningful, inclusive learning experiences for all ākonga.
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will provide both professional leadership and operational oversight of our childcare service.
You will:
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to shape the learning environment, strengthen our team culture, contribute to the future success of our Tamariki, and build meaningful relationships with Whānau.
What We’re Looking For
You will be a confident leader who brings professionalism, warmth, and vision to your work. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
You will be someone who naturally motivates others, values community, and models inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
What We Offer
As a valued member of the Y whānau, you’ll enjoy:
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on a meaningful leadership opportunity and help shape the next generation of strong, confident New Zealanders, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter, the role will close when a suitable candidate is found.
YMCA Taranaki is deeply committed to Child Protection and the safety of all young people in our care. All staff must meet the requirements of the Children’s Act, including police vetting and reference checks.
Benefits:
Do you love working with kids and making a positive impact in your community? YMCA Taranaki is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and bubbly Out of School Care Assistants to join our team on a casual basis. If you’re passionate about creating safe, fun, and engaging environments for children, we’d love to hear from you!
We provide before and after school care at local primary schools and at our YMCA Taranaki venue in New Plymouth, as well as exciting holiday programmes during school breaks.
What’s on Offer?
What We’re Looking For:
Why YMCA Taranaki?
We’re committed to Child Protection and safeguarding the children in our care. You’ll be joining an organisation that values integrity, safety, and fun! All staff undergo police checks and reference screening as part of our compliance with the Children’s Act.
Te Whare o Tapatahi is a kaupapa Māori-informed emergency shelter supporting tāne experiencing homelessness. Operated by YMCA Ngāmotu, we offer sleeping, bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities for up to 20 tāne. Currently open four nights a week, we’re expanding to a seven-night service and growing our daytime programme.
More than a shelter, Tapatahi is a space of connection, healing, and empowerment. Our mahi is grounded in manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and whanaungatanga, creating a safe and inclusive environment for our whānau.
The Role
We are seeking compassionate and committed Support Workers on a casual basis to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct care and support to individuals using the shelter, including supervision, crisis intervention, security, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.
What we’re looking for:
Desirable attributes:
Rostered shifts:
6:00am-9:30am Sunday and Monday.
6:00am-2:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday.
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
10:00pm – 07:00am Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Availability for some of these shifts is required, but not all. Flexibility to suit your life.
If you are passionate about social justice and supporting those experiencing homelessness, we would love to hear from you.
To apply:
Please submit your covering letter and CV.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
YMCA Taranaki is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of tamariki and young people. All staff are expected to uphold these values and comply with the Children’s Act requirements, including police vetting and reference checks.
Are you passionate about climbing and love working with people of all ages? YMCA Taranaki is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and caring individual to help create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment at our climbing wall.
As a Climbing Wall Instructor, you’ll be part of a team that supports everyone—from curious preschoolers to adventurous adults—on their climbing journey. If you’re energetic, community-minded, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’re Offering:
What You’ll Bring:
Why YMCA Taranaki?
We’re more than just a climbing wall—we’re a community. At the Y, we live our values every day, creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
Ready to Apply?
Send your cover letter and CV to us via email. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and the vacancy will close once we find the right person
We are looking for both non-registered and registered ECE or Primary qualified Teachers for casual roles in our centre, rostered hours can be between 7.00 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Our Centre has opted in to Pay Parity.
Our YMCA Taranaki Childcare centre is a cosy and welcoming, inclusive and community focussed centre. Our centre reflects our local community and builds a family orientated environment by developing meaningful relationships through care and respect with our children and whanau, incorporating the children’s values, beliefs, culture and whanau into our daily curriculum. We promote the joy of learning and working together to encourage children to develop their interests, imagination and individuality. The Centre is licensed for 49 children – 19 under 2s and 30 over 2.
We want a creative and nurturing person who will enjoy learning, laughing and playing alongside our tamariki and has the following attributes:-
As a valued teacher, the YMCA Taranaki can offer you:
This listing will close once a suitable candidate has been found.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
YMCA Taranaki is deeply committed to Child Protection and the safety of all young people in our care. All staff must meet the requirements of the Children’s Act, including police vetting and reference checks.
YMCA Taranaki’s Kindy Gym is a fantastic environment for preschool children to learn through play and grow in confidence with parent participation and interacting with our Kindy Gym Assistant.
YMCA Taranaki currently has a vacancy for a casual Kindy Gym Assistant to help us run our busy Kindy Gym sessions on an ‘as and when needed’ basis. We are looking for someone who would be available if required, either week days between 07:30 am and 12-1.00 pm Monday to Thursday during term time or weekends between 07:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday or both.
The successful candidate will require the following skills and attributes:
· An ability to connect and engage children through play with a high level of enthusiasm and energy.
· A good level of physical fitness.
· A cheerful and enthusiastic personality.
· Experience in a customer facing role and interacting with a wide range of people.
· Strong communications skills.
· Ability to positively interact with both children and parents.
· Strong organisation and time management skills.
· Have initiative when working autonomously or in a team environment.
· Have a current first aid certificate or the ability to obtain one.
And most of all a sense of humour!
Please apply by emailing a covering letter and CV
This listing will close once a suitable candidate has been found.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
The YMCA Taranaki is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of tamariki and young people in our care and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. As such we adhere to the requirements under the Children’s Act, i.e. police check and references.
