Management Roles - Darfield

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Darfield sKids is hiring for Programme Manager (22.5 hours) and Assistant Programme Manager (min 10 hours) at Darfield Primary, with Monday to Friday after school availability and a 2:30pm start. You’ll deliver activities, supervise children, apply positive behaviour guidance, and run day-to-day operations from setup to pack-down, with leadership duties for both roles. Ideal candidates are local to Darfield or Rolleston, have the right to work in NZ, reliable transport, and experience in childcare or coaching; leadership experience is required, and 20+ years old per regulations. Benefits include a 50% programme discount, referral bonus up to $250, no weekend work, midday free time, holiday hours, and an EAP; Police Check is required. To apply highlight local residency, 2:30pm availability, and relevant leadership or childcare experience.

Company Description

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!

Job Description

We’re recruiting for Programme & Assistant Managers for our sKids Darfield Primary site. 

• Programme Manager – 22.5 hours per week
• Assistant Programme Manager – Minimum 10 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)

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. Successful applicant needs to be located locally in Darfield/ Rolleston. 

You’ll bring:

• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• Reliable transport to sKids Darfield Primary site 
• 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 Lower Hutt 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.