Management Roles - North Shore

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’re recruiting for leadership roles for our upcoming new out of school programmes sites on the North Shore, Auckland.

• Programme Manager – minimum 15 hours per week
• Assistant Programme Manager – minimum 10 hours per week

Working Hours (Monday to Friday): (must have availabilities below)

• Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:30am
• After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (availability from 2:30pm is essential)
• Potential additional hours may also be available during our Holiday Programmes (school holidays), for those looking for extra work.

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.

Depending on your role, 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 programme (Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles), ensuring smooth operations from set-up through to pack-down
• (Leadership roles) Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme

Why Join sKids?

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus – earn up to $250
• No weekend work – enjoy work-life balance
• Free time in the middle of the day
• Opportunity to pick up extra hours during Holiday Programmes
• 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
• Sites around Albany (Pinehill/ Murrays Bay). Must have reliable transportation around Albany.
• 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

Be part of launching something special at sKids Lower Hutt and make a real impact in children’s lives. Apply today and let us know which role suits you best!

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.