About Us 

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 (negotiable up to 32 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 require a daily physical presence within the Kaikoura community as programme delivery is predominantly face-to-face, supplemented with the set-up of a home-based office. 

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 
• Lead programme delivery 
• Recruit, train and support tutors  

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (eg. 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:

• Competitive salary  
• 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.

Please email [email protected] for a job description and information pack. 

More information about Great Potentials Foundation and the HIPPY programme is available on our website: www.greatpotentials.org.nz