Programme Assistant - Grey Lynn

sKids; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on sKids programmes

Referral bonus

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Fun, supportive crew

Job summary

sKids, a New Zealand after-school programme provider, is looking for a Programme Assistant to brighten the afternoons for Tamariki. You’ll work a minimum of 8 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday with shifts from 2.30pm to 6.00pm; holiday programmes may extend hours.

Come join a friendly, supportive crew at Grey Lynn. Enjoy 50% discounts on sKids programmes, a referral bonus of up to $250, and a balanced schedule with no weekend work and space for your own time.

Qualifications

• Right to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship).
• Able to reach Grey Lynn site with reliable transport.
• Enthusiastic about working with kids – babysitting to coaching counts.
• Reliable, energetic, and keen to make every session special.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kid-friendly

Energetic

Reliable transport

Team player

Job description

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 Programme Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face that makes the afternoons unforgettable for children. You’ll be working a minimum of 8 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday

• Afternoon/ After School shifts runs between 2.30pm–6.00pm. Availability from 2.30 pm 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
• 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

Perks & Benefits

• 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 to Grey Lynn site 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

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.