Programme Manager/ Centre Leader Roles - Waimauku, Kumeu

Junior Adventures Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness discounts

Programme discounts

Referral bonus

Free time in the middle of the day

Employee Assistance Programme

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

sKids in New Zealand is hiring a Centre Leader and other leadership roles across Waimauku, Matua Ngaru, Taupaki and Riverhead. The position offers 10–15 contracted hours per week on weekdays, with opportunities for more during school-holiday programmes.

You'll lead engaging activities, supervise children, and support smooth programme operations while building strong relationships with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Right to work in New Zealand is required.
• Reliable transport to sites around Kumeu and surrounding area.
• Positivity, energy, and a can-do attitude.
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar.
• Leadership or supervisory experience for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play.
• Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment.
• Use positive behaviour guidance to support children with different needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff.
• Support or lead the day-to-day running of the programme from set-up through to pack-down.
• Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme.

Skills

Childcare experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

• Part-time

Company Description

Bring the fun. Lead the energy. Make a difference.

At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure. Since 1996, we've been delivering engaging out-of-school care programmes for tamariki across New Zealand!

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Centre Leader and a few other leadership roles to lead & manager our sKids sites in Waimauku, Matua Ngaru, Taupaki & Riverhead. This role offers up to a minimum of 10-15 contracted hours per week (Monday to Friday only, no weekends work required!). We also run the programme during school holidays and you'll have the opportunity to gain more hours during our holiday programmes!

Working Hours (Monday to Friday):

• Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:30am
• After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (availability from 2:30pm is essential)

About the Role

No two days are the same at sKids! You'll be part of a team creating a safe, fun, and engaging space where children can thrive.

You will:

• Deliver and support a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play
• Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment
• Use positive behaviour guidance to support children with different needs
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff
• Support or lead the day-to-day running of the programmeensuring smooth operations from set-up through to pack-down
• Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme

Why Join sKids?

• Employee Fitness discounts (Up to 50% off fitness gears & gyms via Wherefit)
• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus – earn up to $250
• Free time in the middle of the day
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• A fun, supportive team where you can grow and develop

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals who enjoy working with children.

You’ll bring:

• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• Reliable transport to our sites around Kumeu.Ideal candidates would need to be located around the areafor ease of transportation.
• A positive, energetic, and can-do attitude
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar
• Leadership or supervisory experience (for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles)
• Confidence working with groups of children
• Applicants applying for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager positions must be 20 years or older, in accordance with the 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.