Programme Manager - Ponsonby/Grey Lynn

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on programmes

Referral bonus up to $250

No weekend work

Wellbeing support

Supportive team culture

Job summary

sKids in Auckland is seeking a Programme Manager to lead our after-school programme at multiple sites. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise assistants, and create safe, engaging activities for tamariki after school.

The role requires proven leadership with children, strong communication with parents and school staff, and a commitment to safeguarding. Part-time, 15 hours weekly, with weekday shifts and no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Have proven leadership experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR programmes, teaching, coaching, childcare, camps)
• Strong communication with parents, schools, and team members
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using positive guidance strategies
• Ability to own programmes, teams, or operations, not just assist
• Experience in delivering structured activities for children (arts, sports, drama, music)
• Legally allowed to work in New Zealand (visa/citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day running of the sKids programme from set-up to pack-down
• Lead and manage a large group of children with a safe, engaging environment
• Plan and deliver arts, sports, games, trips, baking, drama, and music activities
• Proactively manage challenging behaviour with positive guidance
• Build relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff on-site
• Lead, coach, and delegate to Programme Assistants to maintain standards
• Prepare resources and activities in advance and set clear team expectations
• Offer 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Earn up to $250 per referral
• Maintain work-life balance with no weekend work and mid-day free time
• Access Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Join a fun, supportive crew that celebrates successes

Skills

Leadership with groups of children

Communication

Behaviour management

Coaching

Childcare experience

Job 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!

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 run 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) at nearby sites.

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
• 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

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 out of school programmes around Grey lynn.
• 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.