Programme Manager - Mt Eden, Central Auckland

Skids; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discount on programmes

Referral bonus

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Supportive team

Résumé du poste

sKids is seeking a Programme Manager in Auckland to run the after-school and care programme across Monday to Friday, minimum 15 hours weekly. You’ll lead a large group of children, ensure safe, engaging activities, and mentor Programme Assistants while collaborating with parents and school staff.

You’ll coordinate resources, plan arts, sports, outings, and wellbeing strategies. The role requires leadership experience with children, strong communication, and the ability to own programmes

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Proven leadership experience with groups of children
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and high-energy environments
• Ownership of programmes, teams, or operations
• Strong communication with parents, schools, and team members

Responsabilités

• Take full ownership of day-to-day running of the sKids programme from set-up to pack-down
• Lead and manage a large group of children, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment
• Plan and deliver structured activities (arts, sports, outings, drama, music)
• Proactively manage challenging behaviour using positive guidance strategies
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff on site
• Lead, coach, and delegate to Programme Assistants to maintain high standards
• Prepare in advance by organizing resources and setting clear expectations for seamless sessions

Description du poste

Job Description

As a Programme Manager, you’ll be the friendly face that makes the mornings & afternoons unforgettable for children. You’ll be working a minimum of 15 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday

• Afternoon/ After School shifts runs between 2.30pm–6.00pm. Availability from 2.30pm is essential, though finish times may vary.
• Before School Care from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• School holiday programmes hours available (between 7am - 6pm).

Here’s what you’ll be up to

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our sKids programme – ensuring smooth, structured operations from set-up through to pack-down
• Lead and manage a large group of children, confidently handling a range of behaviours and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Plan and deliver structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, offsite trips (e.g. swimming, walks, picnics), baking, drama, and music
• Proactively manage challenging behaviour and support tamariki with varying needs using positive guidance strategies
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff as the key point of contact onsite
• Lead, coach, and delegate to Programme Assistants to ensure high standards, accountability, and a well-run programme
• Prepare in advance – organising resources, planning activities, and setting clear expectations for your team to ensure each session runs seamlessly

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 legal right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
• Have reliable transport to get to our Westmere / Newton Central site(s)
• Bring proven leadership experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR programmes, teaching, coaching, childcare, camps, or similar environments)
• Are confident managing challenging behaviour and high-energy group environments, with the ability to stay calm, firm, and solution-focused
• Have experience taking ownership of programmes, teams, or operations, not just assisting
• Are a strong communicator who can confidently engage with parents, schools, and team members
• Are over the age of 20 years old (as per Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004)

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.