Senior Programme Leader

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Senior Programme Leader at sKids offers you the chance to lead day to day operations across up to nine out-of-school care sites in North West Auckland, delivering high quality programmes while safeguarding children and growing a capable team. You will drive operational excellence, implement policies, manage rosters and resources, maintain staff-to-child ratios, and oversee incident reporting with occasional work from the Wairau office. Benefits include travel allowances and 50% off selected programmes, plus opportunities for professional development. Essential: a minimum of two years in a leadership role within childcare or education, right to work in NZ, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. To apply, send a CV and tailored cover letter outlining relevant leadership, safety, rostering and staff development experience; be prepared for on-call duties and Sunday checks.

Company Description

At sKids, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for tamariki (children) beyond school hours. Our mission is to offer exceptional care and quality programmes that contribute to the overall development and well-being of children. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Leader

Job Description

Position: Senior Programme Leader 

Location: North West Auckland, covering Waimauku, Taupaki, Mātua Ngaru, Riverhead, Coatesville and surrounding areas. The role will also require occasional work from our sKids Support Office in Wairau, Glenfield.

What We Offer: 

• Benefits include 50% off selected programmes within sKids.  
• Travel Allowances.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 
• A supportive and inclusive work environment. 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. 

About the role,  

As the Senior Programme Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our out-of-school care sites. You will be responsible for leading a cluster of up to 9 sites within your portfolio to deliver high-quality programmes, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, and leading a team of dedicated staff. Your leadership will drive operational excellence and ensure that our services meet the highest standards of quality.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Programme Delivery: Lead the effective day-to-day delivery of our care programmes, ensuring engaging and educational activities for all children. 
• Safety Assurance: Ensure the safety of all tamariki in our programme, adhering strictly to sKids' systems and procedures. 
• Staff-to-Children Ratios: Maintain appropriate staff-to-children ratios at all times and be in ratio when necessary to support programme activities. You may be required to check your phone each Sunday to ensure no staff are unable to work on Monday and organise cover where necessary.  
• Policy Implementation: Implement and oversee the adoption of operational policies, procedures, and systems to consistently deliver high-quality service. 
• Operational Excellence: Manage your sites effectively, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to best practices. 
• Staff Management: Coach and train programme staff to foster a motivated and capable team. 
• Resource Management: Ensure that all necessary resources are in place for the programme, in line with the budget plan.  Prepare, plan and oversee rosters for a  cluster of sites ensuring alignment with programme requirements. 
• Incident Reporting: Oversee the reporting and recording of all incidents and accidents, ensuring that staff are well-versed in protocols and systems. 

Qualifications

What we are looking for, 

• Minimum 2 years experience including a leadership role within a childcare or educational setting. 
• Have the right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship) 
• Strong understanding of out-of-school care programmes and relevant safety regulations. 
• Excellent organisational, administration and leadership skills. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. 
• Ability to work full time without restrictions.  
• Ability to build excellent relationships with all stakeholders 

Additional Information

How to Apply? 

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and leading a dedicated team, please send your CV and a cover letter here outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!  

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