Out of School Programme Staff – Multiple Roles Available (North Shore)

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!

(Please state which location you are interested in when applying/ when speaking with our recruiter)

Job Description

Available Roles & Hours

We’re recruiting across multiple positions depending on your experience and availability

• Programme Manager – minimum 15 hours per week
• Assistant Programme Manager – minimum 10 hours per week
• Programme Assistant – minimum 5 hours per week
• Casual Programme Assistant - Hours are as required

Working Hours (Monday to Friday)

Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:30am

After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (availability from 2:30pm is essential)

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

Reliable transport to majority of our North Shore sites

Availability from 2:30pm on weekdays (essential)

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 Forest Hill 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.