Casual Programme Assistant - Invercargill

Junior Adventures Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on sKids programmes

Referral bonus up to $250

No weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team culture

Job summary

sKids is seeking a Casual Programme Assistant in Invercargill to support tamariki in the afternoons. You’ll be the friendly face creating memorable sessions, with duties including supervising activities, keeping spaces clean, and assisting the Programme Manager to run engaging sessions.

This reliever role offers flexibility, with afternoon shifts and potential holiday hours. Enjoy staff perks, no weekend work, and a supportive team culture focused on child safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Have the right to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship).
• Can reach Windsor North and Waihopai sites with reliable transportation or a vehicle.
• Enthusiastic about working with kids – babysitting, coaching, volunteering count.
• Reliable, energetic, and keen to make every session special.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Tamariki in fun, safe activities.
• Keep spaces tidy, clean, and welcoming for children.
• Help the Programme Manager run smooth, energetic sessions.
• Spot hiccups (behaviour, wellbeing, safety) and report to your manager.
• Enjoy a 50% discount on selected sKids programmes.
• Referral bonus – earn up to $250 per referral.
• No weekend work with mid‑day break for your own time.
• Access wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Join a fun, supportive crew who celebrate each other’s wins.

Skills

Enthusiastic about kids

Reliable transport

Right to work NZ

Energetic

Job description

• Casual

Company Description

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 Tamariki 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 a Casual Programme Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face that makes the mornings and/or afternoons unforgettable for children! You’ll be working mainly in the afternoons.

• 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).

This is a reliever role, so you’ll be rostered on an “as required” basis – perfect if you’re after flexibility while still making a big impact.

Here’s what you’ll be up to

• Supervising and supporting Tamariki in a range of fun, safe activities
• Keeping our spaces tidy, clean, and welcoming for children
• Helping your Programme Manager run smooth, energetic sessions that keep kids buzzing
• Spotting any hiccups (behaviour, wellbeing, safety) and sharing with your manager so everyone stays supported
• 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 right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
• Can get toWindsor North and Waihopaisite(s) with reliable transportation and/or a vehicle
• Are enthusiastic about working with kids – from babysitting to coaching to volunteering, any experience counts!
• Are reliable, energetic, and keen to make every session special

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.