Assistant Programme Managers - Boulcott

Skids; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on programs

Referral bonus

Weekday only schedule

Midday break

Holiday programme hours

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team

Job summary

sKids Lower Hutt is seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our After School and Programme team in Lower Hutt and surrounding sites. You will help run a variety of activities from arts and crafts to sports and cooking, while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of every child.

You'll build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff, support day-to-day operations, and may take on leadership duties for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar.
• Leadership or supervisory experience for higher roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support activities including arts, crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play.
• Supervise children, ensuring safety, wellbeing and enjoyment.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare experience

Supervisory experience

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

We’re recruiting for Programme & Assistant Managers around Lower Hutt, Wellington (sKids Boulcott site).

• Assistant Programme Manager – minimum 10 hours per week
• Multisite Assistant Programme Manager (Boutlcott & Newlands)– minimum 6 hours per week

Working Hours (Monday to Friday):

• Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:30am
• After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (availability from 2:30pm is essential)
• Additional hours may also be available during our Holiday Programmes (school holidays), for those looking for extra work.

About the Role

No two days are the same at sKids! You’ll be part of a team creating a safe, fun, and engaging space where children can thrive.

Depending on your role, you will:

• Deliver and support a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play
• Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment
• Use positive behaviour guidance to support children with different needs
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff
• Support or lead the day-to-day running of the programme (Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles), ensuring smooth operations from set-up through to pack-down
• (Leadership roles) Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme

Why Join sKids?

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus – earn up to $250
• No weekend work – enjoy work-life balance
• Free time in the middle of the day
• Opportunity to pick up extra hours during Holiday Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• A fun, supportive team where you can grow and develop

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals who enjoy working with children.

You’ll bring:

• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• Reliable transport to Boulcott & Newlands sites
• Availability from 2:30pm on weekdays (essential)
• A positive, energetic, and can-do attitude
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar
• Leadership or supervisory experience (for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles)
• Confidence working with groups of children
• Applicants applying for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager positions must be 20 years or older, in accordance with the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004

Additional Information

Be part of launching something special at sKids Lower Hutt and make a real impact in children’s lives.

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.