Assistant Programme Manager - Boulcott

About the role

sKids, part of Junior Adventures Group, delivers out-of-school care programmes for children across New Zealand since 1996. It is recruiting Programme and Assistant Managers for its Boulcott site in Lower Hutt. The Assistant Programme Manager role is part-time, with a minimum of 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and support a range of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, cooking and creative play
• Supervise and engage with children, keeping them safe, well and enjoying themselves
• 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, from set-up through to pack-down
• In leadership roles, guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme

Required profile

• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Reliable transport to the Boulcott and Newlands sites
• Availability from 2:30 pm on weekdays (essential)
• Positive, energetic, 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
• Age of 20 or older for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager positions, in line with the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004
• Satisfactory Police Record Check required for all successful applicants

What we offer

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus of up to $250
• No weekend work and free time in the middle of the day
• Extra hours available during holiday programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• A fun, supportive team with growth opportunities