Multi-sites Programme Assistant - Riverhead

Junior Adventures Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on sKids programmes

Referral bonus – up to $250 per person

Work-life balance – no weekend work; a

Employee Assistance Programme – well‑b

Job summary

sKids, part-time Multi-site Programme Assistant in Auckland, seeks a friendly, energetic facilitator to support after-school programmes across multiple sites. You will travel between locations, supervise tamariki, and help keep spaces bright and welcoming.

Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy working with kids, and can commit to 2.30pm–6.00pm shifts with potential holiday hours. A vehicle or reliable transport is essential for daily site moves.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship).
• Able to travel to North Shore sites regularly, primary focus on Riverhead.
• Willing to work across sKids Matua, Ngaru, Taupaki and Coatesville with transport.
• Enthusiastic about working with kids; babysitting, coaching or volunteering counts.
• 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.
• Support Programme Manager to deliver sessions across multiple sites.
• Travel between programme locations within your area as rostered.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Identify and escalate concerns about behaviour, wellbeing, or safety.

Skills

Childcare experience

Reliable

Energetic

Travel-ready

Job description

• Part-time

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 Multi-site Programme Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face that makes the afternoons unforgettable for children. In this dynamic role, you’ll support multiple programme sites within your allocated area - travelling between locations on different days to ensure our programmes run smoothly and consistently.

You’ll be working a minimum of 5hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday.Please note: This is a multi-site role, so reliable transport is required as you will be travelling between different programme locations within your allocated area.

• 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

• Supervising and supporting tamariki in a range of fun, safe activities
• Keeping our spaces tidy, clean, and welcoming for children
• Supporting your Programme Manager to deliver smooth, engaging sessions across multiple sites
• Travelling between different programme locations within your area as rostered
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members at each site
• Identifying and escalating any concerns around behaviour, wellbeing, or safety to ensure everyone feels 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)
• Must be able to travel to North Shore sites regularly, with a primary focus on sKids Riverhead. Flexibility to work across sKids Matua Ngaru ,sKids Taupaki and sKids Coatesville as required is essential,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.