Assistant Programme Manager - After-School Programs (2IC)

sKids; Wellington; On-site; NZD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on selected sKidsa0prog​

Referral bonus – up to $250 per ref​er

Work-life balance – no weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

A fun, supportive crew

Job summary

sKids is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager to help run our after-school programmes. You’ll work a minimum of 10 hours per week, with rostered shifts Monday to Friday.

Afternoon/evening sessions run from 2.30pm to 6.00pm, and there may be school holiday hours available. You’ll support the Programme Manager, lead sessions as 2IC, supervise groups of tamariki, plan activities, manage behaviour with positive guidance, and build strong relationships with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (OSCAr, childcare, teaching, camps, or similar).
• Ability to lead sessions and take initiative when Programme Manager is away.
• Experience in managing behaviour with positive guidance.
• Excellent communication with children, caregivers, and staff.
• Over 20 years old as per Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in day-to-day running of the sKids programme.
• Step up as 2IC – lead sessions when the Programme Manager is away.
• Supervise large groups of tamariki in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment.
• Assist in planning and delivering structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and offsite trips.
• Support with managing challenging behaviour, using positive guidance strategies and maintaining consistency across the team.
• Help guide and support Programme Assistants on shift, ensuring expectations are met and activities run smoothly.
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff through clear and friendly communication.
• Assist with set-up, pack-down, and preparation of resources to ensure each session runs seamlessly.

Skills

Leadership

Child engagement

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

sKids is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager to help run our after-school programmes. You’ll work a minimum of 10 hours per week, with rostered shifts Monday to Friday.

Afternoon/evening sessions run from 2.30pm to 6.00pm, and there may be school holiday hours available. You’ll support the Programme Manager, lead sessions as 2IC, supervise groups of tamariki, plan activities, manage behaviour with positive guidance, and build strong relationships with parents and school staff.