Assistant Programme Manager - South Auckland

About the role

sKids, part of Junior Adventures Group, creates out-of-school experiences for tamariki across New Zealand. As an Assistant Programme Manager in South Auckland, you will be the friendly face of the programme, working a minimum of 10 hours per week on Monday to Friday. Morning shifts run 7am-8:30am and afternoon shifts 2:30pm-6:00pm; availability from 2:30pm is essential, and school holiday programmes (7am-6pm) may also be available.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the sKids programme
• Act as second-in-command, leading sessions when the Programme Manager is away
• Supervise and engage large groups of children in a safe, inclusive environment
• Help plan and deliver activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and offsite trips
• Support managing challenging behaviour with positive guidance
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff
• Help with set-up, pack-down and preparation of resources

Required profile

• Legal right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
• Reliable transport to the Papatoetoe Central site(s)
• Experience working with groups of children (e.g. childcare, coaching, teaching, camps)
• Ability to step into a leadership role and manage behaviour in groups calmly and firmly
• Team player who can support and lead others
• Good communication with children and adults, including parents and school staff
• Above 20 years old, as required by the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004

What we offer

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus of up to $250 per referral
• No weekend work and the middle of the day free
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support