Coordinate activities, supervise staff, and ensure engaging, safe after-school sessions for children at Auckland South.

Assistant Programme Manager - Auckland South (Pukekohe)

As an Assistant Programme Manager, you'll be the friendly face that makes the mornings & afternoons unforgettable for children. You'll be working a minimum of 10 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday. Morning/ Before school shifts run between 7am - 8.30am. 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).

Here's what you'll be up to:

  • Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the sKids programme, helping ensure smooth, well-structured operations
  • Step up as 2IC – confidently lead sessions and take charge when the Programme Manager is away
  • Supervise and engage large groups of tamariki, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment at all times
  • Assist in planning and delivering structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and offsite trips
  • Support with managing challenging behaviour, using positive guidance strategies and maintaining consistency across the team
  • Help guide and support Programme Assistants on shift, ensuring expectations are met and activities run smoothly
  • Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff through clear and friendly communication
  • Assist with set-up, pack-down, and preparation of resources to ensure each session runs seamlessly

Perks & Benefits:

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
  • Have reliable transport to get to our sKids Tamaoho site.
  • Have experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar)
  • Are confident stepping into a leadership role when needed, with the ability to take initiative and make decisions
  • Have exposure to managing behaviour in group settings and can remain calm, firm, and supportive
  • Are a team player who can both support and lead others when required
  • Communicate well with both children and adults, including parents and school staff
  • Are over the age of 20 years old (as per Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004)

Hit Apply Now – one of our friendly team will be in touch if you're shortlisted. Get ready to start an exciting journey where work feels more like play!

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