Manager (Y Kids)

Y Central offers after school and holiday programmes for kids from schools throughout the Wellington region. There’s now an opportunity for an experienced manager to join our team.

Working with us means you are:

• Part of a community-based, internationally recognised organisation
• A key contributor to our growth and development
• Supporting local families and communities

This is a senior position in our Y Kids Team. The core responsibilities of the position are to manage and develop the business and services related to our programmes and to lead a group of managers delivering programmes across a group of sites.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly motivated to make a difference in the lives of kids, and have the following skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, for example teaching or management
• At least 3 years’ experience in management and leadership, ideally in a child-centered environment, and including budget management
• Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding practice and the professional standards and practise required to work in a child-centered environment
• Proven experience working to audit and other compliance standards

This is a full-time position based at our Support Office in Lower Hutt but regular travel to sites across the region will be required. A full clean driver’s licence is essential for this position. Working from home flexibility will be available in accordance with our polices.

By joining the Y Central team, you will receive training and support in your role and may be eligible for discounted after school care for your child. Salary will be within the range of $65,000-$75,000, based on skills and experience.

YMCA is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Record check before commencement of employment

Applicants for these positions must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.