Out of school Programme Roles - Wellington Central

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!

Available Roles & Hours

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

- Programme Manager - minimum 15 hours per week
- Assistant Programme Manager – minimum 10 hours per week
- Programme Assistant – minimum 6-8 hours per week

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)
- Potential Holiday Programmes are available ( between 7am - 6pm )

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.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals who enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

The legal right to work in New Zealand; 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

Benefits

Up to 50% fitness discounts & gyms via Wherefit; 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; Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support; A fun, supportive team where you can grow and develop