Programme Leader

Spectrum Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Competitive rate of pay

Job summary

Spectrum Care invites applications for a Programme Leader to oversee a school holiday programme on the North Shore. You will lead a team to plan and deliver a safe, engaging timetable for children with intellectual disabilities, ensuring meaningful participation and a structured curriculum.

The role covers administration, resource management and coaching, with fixed two-week contracts aligned to school holidays. A NZ driver’s license and clear checks are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience managing a small team.
• Ability to facilitate a structured curriculum with a focus on personal outcomes.
• Must hold a full New Zealand driver’s license.
• Able to pass NZ police check and Oranga Tamariki check.
• Willingness to pursue Community Support Worker Level Three or higher while employed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support workers to run safe, fun activities for children with disabilities.
• Coordinate administration, resources and coaching to support programme delivery.
• Deliver two consecutive weeks of school holiday programming (Mon–Fri) under supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum facilitation

NZ driver’s license

Police/Oranga Tamariki checks

Education

Community Support Worker Level 3+

Job description

Fixed term - School holiday period only, 2 week fixed term contract

Location : North Shore

Lead a team of support workers committed to making the school holidays fun for children!

Our school holiday program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. In a collaborative effort, we ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved.

As a Programme Leader in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will lead a team, dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy space, where children with an intellectual disability can spend time in the holidays. Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will facilitate meaningful activities and support children to engage in a variety of tasks.

Involved in this role is administration, resource management and the coaching and leading of your team.

These are fixed term contracts, covering two consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday), which coincide with the school holidays.

Are you:

• A team player with leadership qualities?
• Adept to facilitating a structured curriculum with personal outcomes focus
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Able to pass a NZ police check and Oranga Tamariki check
• An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
• Previous experience in caring for children with disabilities - preferred, but not essential

What we offer:

• Full training and support
• A competitive rate of pay