Parent Coach

Position Title: Parent Coach

Reporting To: Parent Coach Manager

Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week)

Employment Date: 15 February 2027

About Parenting Place

At Parenting Place, we believe that every family can benefit from good parenting information, encouragement and support, and that healthy, loving families can transform communities. Since 1993, we've walked alongside parents and whānau across Aotearoa, providing practical tools, encouragement and evidence-informed guidance to help families thrive.

Our vision is that every parent feels confident and every child feels deeply loved.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and compassionate professional to join our Parent Coaching team.

In this role, you'll provide strengths-based coaching and parent education, helping parents apply practical strategies, strengthen family relationships and navigate the challenges of raising children.

The role includes some evening work during school terms to facilitate online Toolbox courses and other parent education programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one parent coaching and support

• Help parents and caregivers apply practical parenting strategies

• Facilitate Parenting Place programmes, including online Toolbox courses

• Build positive relationships with parents and stakeholders

• Contribute to content development, public engagement and organisational activities

• Support organisational goals and continuous improvement activities

About You

You combine empathy with practical expertise and are passionate about helping families thrive.

You will ideally bring:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in parenting education, child development, counselling, social work, education or a related field

• Knowledge of child development, family relationships and parenting challenges

• Strong communication, coaching, facilitation and relationship-building skills

• Experience working within professional and ethical boundaries

• Experience engaging effectively with diverse whānau, cultures and family structures

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Alignment with Parenting Place's vision, mission and values

Why join Parenting Place?

• Meaningful work supporting families throughout Aotearoa

• A supportive and values-driven team environment

• Birthday leave

• A part-time role that offers flexibility and balance

Apply Now

If you're passionate about supporting parents and helping families flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring to Parenting Place.

Applications close 22 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.

For a copy of the full Position Description, please contact Kathryn.Heslop@parentingplace.nz.