Assistant Programme Manager - Greenhithe

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on selected sKids-program

Referral bonus up to $250 per referral

Work-life balance – no weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

sKids Greenhithe is hiring an Assistant Programme Manager to help run after-school programmes for tamariki. You will work a minimum of 10 hours per week, with shifts from 2.30pm onward and potential holiday programme hours.

You’ll support daily operations, lead activities when needed, supervise large groups, and foster a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. Join a friendly team that values clear communication with children, parents, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Have reliable transport to the Greenhithe site
• Experience working with groups of children (OSCAr, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar)
• Confident stepping into a leadership role and taking initiative
• Experience managing behaviour in group settings, staying calm and fair
• Team player who can lead when required
• Strong communication with children, parents, and school staff
• Over 20 years old per regulations

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in day-to-day running of the sKids programme
• Step up as 2IC and lead sessions when the Manager is away
• Supervise large groups of tamariki and maintain a safe, inclusive environment
• Assist in planning and delivering arts, sports, games, and offsite trips
• Assist with managing behaviour using positive guidance strategies
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff
• Assist with setup, pack-down, and preparation of resources

Skills

Leadership

Child engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Assistant Programme Manager - Greenhithe

Assistant Programme Manager - Greenhithe

At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we've been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Ta-mariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome more than 3,800 kids every day at over 170 school sites - and we're still growing!

When you work with us, you get to unleash your inner child. Think: messy art, science experiments, sports showdowns, cooking classes, and plenty of silly games. No two days are the same - and that's how we like it!

Job Description

As an Assistant Programme Manager, you'll be the friendly face that makes the mornings & afternoons unforgettable for children. You'll be working a minimum of 10 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday.

• Afternoon/ After School shifts runs between 2.30pm-6.00pm. Availability from 2.30pm is essential, though finish times may vary.
• Potential school holiday programmes hours available (between 7am - 6pm).

Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the sKids programme, helping ensure smooth, well-structured operations
• Step up as 2IC - confidently lead sessions and take charge when the Programme Manager is away
• Supervise and engage large groups of tamariki, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment at all times
• 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
• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes - perfect for your own children!
• Referral bonus - bring awesome people into our team and earn up to $250 per referral
• Work-life balance - no weekend work and the middle of the day free for your own time
• Employee Assistance Programme - access wellbeing support when you need it
• A fun, supportive crew who love what they do and celebrate each other's wins

Qualifications

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
• Have reliable transport to get to our sKids Greenhithe site
• Have experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar)
• Are confident stepping into a leadership role when needed, with the ability to take initiative and make decisions
• Have exposure to managing behaviour in group settings and can remain calm, firm, and supportive
• Are a team player who can both support and lead others when required
• Communicate well with both children and adults, including parents and school staff
• Are over the age of 20 years old (as per Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004)

Additional Information

Safeguarding sKids is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and we expect all staff to operate in a way that reflects this intent. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check. All applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand.