Multisite After-School Programme Lead – Queenstown

JobSpace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on sKids programmes

Referral bonus up to $250

No weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

sKids is seeking a Multisite Assistant Programme Manager to help run the morning and after‑school sessions at Remarkables, Shotover and Queenstown Primary sites. You’ll roster 10 hours weekly, mostly weekdays, and support the Programme Manager while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for tamariki.

You’ll lead sessions when needed, guide Assistants, build positive relationships with families and school staff, and help plan activities.

Qualifications

• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship).
• Reliable transport to Remarkables, Shotover & Queenstown Primary sites.
• Experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar).
• Confident stepping into a leadership role when needed, with initiative and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing behaviour in group settings with calm, firm guidance.
• Team player who can support and lead others when required.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and school staff.
• Over 20 years old as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in day‑to‑day running of the sKids programme, ensuring smooth, well‑structured operations.
• Step up as 2IC – lead sessions and take charge when the Programme Manager is away.
• Supervise large groups of tamariki, maintaining 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.
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift to ensure smooth activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff through clear communication.
• Assist with setup, pack-down and preparation of resources for each session.
• Benefit from 50% discount on selected sKids programmes and referral bonuses up to $250 per referral.
• Promote work-life balance with no weekend work and mid-day free time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Session supervision

Positive guidance

Job description

sKids is seeking a Multisite Assistant Programme Manager to help run the morning and after‑school sessions at Remarkables, Shotover and Queenstown Primary sites. You’ll roster 10 hours weekly, mostly weekdays, and support the Programme Manager while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for tamariki.

You’ll lead sessions when needed, guide Assistants, build positive relationships with families and school staff, and help plan activities.