Afterschool Programme Lead (Part-Time)

Junior Adventures Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on sKids programmes

Referral bonus up to $250

No weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

sKids in Wellington is hiring an Assistant Programme Manager to help run after-school sessions for tamariki, with a minimum of 10 hours per week and shifts 2.30pm–6.00pm on Monday to Friday. You’ll support the Programme Manager, step in as 2IC, supervise large groups, and contribute to safe, engaging activities while building strong relationships with children, families and school staff.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, with opportunities to lead sessions, manage behaviours

Qualifications

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship).
• Have reliable transport to our Titahi Bay site.
• Experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar).
• Confident stepping into a leadership role when needed.
• Experience managing behaviour in group settings.
• Team player who can both support and lead others.
• Communicate well with both children and adults, including parents and school staff.
• Over the age of 20 years old (as per Social Security Regulations).

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the sKids programme.
• Step up as 2IC – lead sessions when the Programme Manager is away.
• Supervise and engage large groups of tamariki, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.
• Assist in planning and delivering structured activities (arts & crafts, sports, games, trips).
• Support with managing challenging behaviour using positive guidance strategies.
• Help guide and support Programme Assistants on shift.
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff.
• Assist with set-up, pack-down, and preparation of resources.
• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes; referral bonus up to $250.

Skills

Leadership

Child engagement

Communication

Team player

Behaviour management

Initiative

Reliability

Time management

Job description

sKids in Wellington is hiring an Assistant Programme Manager to help run after-school sessions for tamariki, with a minimum of 10 hours per week and shifts 2.30pm–6.00pm on Monday to Friday. You’ll support the Programme Manager, step in as 2IC, supervise large groups, and contribute to safe, engaging activities while building strong relationships with children, families and school staff.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, with opportunities to lead sessions, manage behaviours