Afterschool Programme Lead – Mt Roskill (Flexible Hours)

sKids; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on selected programmes

Referral bonus

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive crew

Job summary

sKids in New Zealand seeks a Programme Manager to lead daily operations for tamariki, with a minimum of 15 hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday at Mount Roskill sites. Shifts include morning 7am–8:30am and afternoon 2:30pm–6:00pm, with potential holiday programme hours.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day running, supervise a team, plan activities across arts, sports, trips, baking, drama and music, and build strong connections with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with groups of children (OSCAR, childcare, coaching, or similar).
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and high-energy environments.
• Strong communication with parents, schools, and team members.
• Owns programmes or operations, not just assists.
• Must be over 20 years old.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day running of the sKids programme from setup to pack-down.
• Lead and supervise a large group of children, ensuring safety and inclusivity.
• Plan and deliver arts, sports, trips, baking, drama, and music activities.
• Coach Programme Assistants and ensure high standards and accountability.
• Coordinate resources and set clear expectations to run sessions smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child group mgmt

Time mgmt

Job description

sKids in New Zealand seeks a Programme Manager to lead daily operations for tamariki, with a minimum of 15 hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday at Mount Roskill sites. Shifts include morning 7am–8:30am and afternoon 2:30pm–6:00pm, with potential holiday programme hours.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day running, supervise a team, plan activities across arts, sports, trips, baking, drama and music, and build strong connections with parents and school staff.