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Our mission is that we believe in supporting the development of healthy families. E whakapono ana Te Whānau Āwhina Ki te tautoko te kaupapa o te hauora i te whānau. Plunket's vision is Together, the best start for every child. Mā te mahi ngātahi, e puāwai ai ā tātou tamariki.

https://www.plunket.org.nz/

Roles Available:

Sausage Sizzle Helpers

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Fundraising | Wānaka
3 December 2025 to 5 December 2025

Lend a hand at a sausage sizzle for an hour or two to help raise funds ensuring pēpi and tamariki in Upper Clutha get the best start in life.

Playgroup Facilitator (Queenstown and Arrowtown)

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Youth & Children | Arrowtown, Queenstown

A chance to tap into your creative side and shape the experience for littlies! Facilitate Arrowtown Plunket Playgroup on Monday mornings and/or Queenstown Plunket Playgroup on Friday mornings!

Maintenance All-Rounder (Wakatipu)

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Practical Help | Queenstown, Arrowtown

Help keep our Plunket Rooms safe and beautiful by contributing your time and skills with maintenance &/or gardening.

In-Home Help (Dunedin, Mosgiel, Milton)

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Social Support | Dunedin, Mosgiel, Waihola

It takes a village to raise a child - so be part of that village! Support a service that helps lighten the load for parents with young children navigating difficult times!

Playgroup Coordinator - Oamaru

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Youth & Children | Oamaru

Are you the creative someone that Plunket's Wednesday playgroup is looking for? If you love planning fun activities for the bubs, and know and enjoy having a yarn with the mums, then this is the role for you! You may even be feeding the ducks this Summer

Playgroup Facilitator - Messy Play (Invercargill)

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Youth & Children | Invercargill

Do you love Messy Play? Give children the opportunity to experience a wide range of sensory experiences in a safe and fun environment. Help support young families as they explore new textures, tools, materials etc in a creative way.

In-Home Help - GPS (Giving People Support)

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina
Social Support | Oamaru

Support young families with tamariki under five by offering a caring ear, practical help, and companionship. Just an hour a week can make a big difference in your local community.