Afterschool Programme Leader

Skids; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on programmes

Referral bonus up to $250 per referral

Work-life balance – no weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team culture

Job summary

sKids is seeking a Programme Manager in Tauranga, NZ, to lead daily operations for our school-age programme. The role is part-time, minimum 15 hours per week, with shifts Mon-Fri from 7am–8:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm, plus potential holiday programme hours.

You’ll supervise children, plan activities, and coach a team of assistants to ensure a safe, engaging environment. Strong leadership, clear communication with parents and schools, and experience handling high-energy groups are essential.

Qualifications

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
• Have reliable transport to get to our sKids Pillans Point site.
• Bring proven leadership experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR programmes, teaching, coaching, childcare, camps, or similar environments)
• Are confident managing challenging behaviour and high-energy group environments, with the ability to stay calm, firm, and solution-focused
• Have experience taking ownership of programmes, teams, or operations, not just assisting
• Are a strong communicator who can confidently engage with parents, schools, and team members
• Are over the age of 20 years old (as per Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004)

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our sKids programme – ensuring smooth, structured operations from set-up through to pack-down
• Lead and manage a large group of children, confidently handling a range of behaviours and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Plan and deliver structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, offsite trips (e.g. swimming, walks, picnics), baking, drama, and music
• Proactively manage challenging behaviour and support tamariki with varying needs using positive guidance strategies
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff as the key point of contact onsite
• Lead, coach, and delegate to Programme Assistants to ensure high standards, accountability, and a well-run programme
• Prepare in advance – organising resources, planning activities, and setting clear expectations for your team to ensure each session runs seamlessly

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Ownership & accountability

Job description

sKids is seeking a Programme Manager in Tauranga, NZ, to lead daily operations for our school-age programme. The role is part-time, minimum 15 hours per week, with shifts Mon-Fri from 7am–8:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm, plus potential holiday programme hours.

You’ll supervise children, plan activities, and coach a team of assistants to ensure a safe, engaging environment. Strong leadership, clear communication with parents and schools, and experience handling high-energy groups are essential.