School-Hours Leader: Part-Time Assistant Programme Manager

Junior Adventures Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on sKids programmes

Referral bonus

No weekend work

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team culture

Job summary

sKids in Ponsonby/Grey Lynn is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager for a part-time role (minimum 10 hours per week). You will be the friendly face, supporting the Programme Manager, leading sessions as 2IC, and supervising groups of tamariki in a safe, engaging environment.

You’ll help plan activities, manage behaviour with positive guidance, support assistants, and communicate clearly with parents and school staff. Perks include staff discounts, referrals, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, camps or similar).
• Ability to step into a leadership role when needed and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in day-to-day running of the sKids programme.
• Step up as 2IC – lead sessions when the Programme Manager is away.
• Supervise large groups of tamariki, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.
• Plan and deliver structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and trips.
• Help manage challenging behaviour with positive guidance strategies.
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift to ensure smooth activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff.
• Assist with set-up, pack-down and preparation of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour management

Child engagement

Job description

sKids in Ponsonby/Grey Lynn is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager for a part-time role (minimum 10 hours per week). You will be the friendly face, supporting the Programme Manager, leading sessions as 2IC, and supervising groups of tamariki in a safe, engaging environment.

You’ll help plan activities, manage behaviour with positive guidance, support assistants, and communicate clearly with parents and school staff. Perks include staff discounts, referrals, and a collaborative team culture.