Programme Manager - Westmere

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

sKids is seeking a Programme Manager in Auckland to lead our after-school care programme. You will own day-to-day operations, supervise a group of children, and deliver a variety of activities from arts and sports to field trips.

Strong leadership, behavioural management, and teamwork are essential for creating a safe, engaging environment. We offer a part-time role (minimum 15 hours/week) with weekday shifts, potential holiday hours, and benefits including staff discounts and referral

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in New Zealand (visa or citizenship)
• Proven leadership experience working with groups of children (OSCAR programmes, teaching, coaching, childcare, camps, or similar)
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and high-energy group environments, with calm, firm, solution-focused approach
• Experience taking ownership of programmes, teams, or operations, not just assisting
• Strong communication with parents, schools, and team members
• Age over 20 years old (per regulations)

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day running of the sKids programme from setup to pack-down
• Lead and manage a large group of children in a safe, inclusive environment
• Plan and deliver structured activities (arts, crafts, sports, trips, baking, drama, music)
• Proactively manage behaviour and support tamariki with varying needs
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff onsite
• Lead, coach and delegate to Programme Assistants to maintain high standards
• Prepare in advance with resources, activities and clear team expectations

Skills

Leadership

Childcare experience

Communication

Team coaching

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 programme 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 Westmere / Central Auckland(School Holidays) 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.