Programme Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Programme Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

Sistema Waikato is a musical social development programme supporting children in West Hamilton communities through free orchestral music tuition. The programme is founded on the ground breaking Venezuelan El Sistema model devised by José Antonio Abreu in 1975, which uses group music-making as a vehicle for social transformation, particularly within our less advantaged communities.

The Sistema Waikato Programme Manager work closely with children (aged 5 – 11 years old) and their families in an after school programme, holiday programmes and community events.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about education and community practice, and has an interest in the socially transformative impact of music for children and communities. The Sistema Waikato Programme Manager is responsible for all practical, operational, administrative and community development aspects of the programme, and shares responsibility jointly with the Sistema Waikato Programme Leader for the development and implementation of the programme.

Work days and times revolve around the after school programme and holiday programmes; working hours are flexible, but the Programme Manager needs to be present at all after school and holiday sessions. The role requires an immediate start, ongoing on a yearly contract base. The Programme Manager will work as an independent contractor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. To be responsible for project planning, operational and community development aspects of the programme.
2. To manage and seek funding for the programme.
3. To be responsible for all development and implementation of systems, for keeping track of grant funds spending, including administration of petty cash and vouchers for volunteers, tutors and assistants, ensuring these are carried out within the agreed budget.
4. To work closely with the Programme Leader in developing and expanding the programme.
5. To be primarily responsible for the administrative processes of recruitment of tutors and assistants.
6. To promote and maintain awareness in the community and the region for Sistema Waikato.
7. To develop and maintain a suite of marketing and communications materials and channels including brochures, posters, newsletters, Facebook and website.
8. To maintain relationships and work with partner schools, programme participants, their whanau and community/volunteer groups in the region.  
9. To be responsible for all Health and Safety requirements. 
10. To assist the Programme Leader in regular updates to the SW Trust Board on all aspects of Sistema Waikato through written reports and meetings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business management/administration, project management, community development or music.
• Commitment to the long-term goals of Sistema Waikato, the participants and the communities in which they live.
• Eligibility to work in NZ.  
• Able to meet the NZ Police Vetting test criteria.

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of the El Sistema philosophy and pedagogy.
• Commitment to the long-term goals of Sistema Waikato, the participants and the communities in which they live.
• Proven experience and success in project and education management, particularly working closely with teachers, children and their families.
• Proven ability: to set up and maintain effective systems, particularly for financial management/reporting, to prioritise workload, and to work successfully to deadlines.
• Up-to-date experience in a range of IT and computer-based technologies.
• Experienced and passionate about music education and community development practice, and have an interest in the socially-transformative impact of music for children and communities.
• The ability to work effectively as both a team leader and team member.
• Eligibility to work in NZ.  
• Able to meet the NZ Police Vetting test criteria.
• Current First Aid Certificate and Full Driver’s Licence