Programme Manager/ Centre Leader Roles - Waimauku, Kumeu

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!

We are recruiting for a Centre Leader and a few other leadership roles to lead & manager our sKids sites in Waimauku, Matua Ngaru, Taupaki & Riverhead. This role offers up to a minimum of 10-15 contracted hours per week (Monday to Friday only, no weekends work required!). We also run the programme during school holidays and you'll have the opportunity to gain more hours during our holiday programmes!

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)
- School Holiday Programme hours 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 ensuring smooth operations from set-up through to pack-down; Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme

Requirements

The legal right to work in New Zealand; Reliable transport to our sites around Kumeu. Ideal candidates would need to be located around the area for ease of transportation.; 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

Employee Fitness discounts (Up to 50% off fitness gears & 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