Multisite Assistant Programme Manager - 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

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Multisite Assistant Programme Manager - Queenstown

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 a Multisite 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.

• Morning/ Before school shifts runs between 7am - 8.30am.
• 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 Remarkables, Shotover & Queenstown Primary school sites.
• 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.