Job Description

We are a not-for-profit charity based at Long Bay, Auckland. We offer marine-based environmental education and outdoor recreational experiences primarily for young New Zealanders. For more information about us  please see our website - click the apply online link below

The Opportunities 
We arelooking to grow our existing pool of outdoor leaders. Therefore, we are looking for vibrant and dynamic individuals to join our team. You will identify with our mission statement of providing life-changing marine environmental education and outdoor experiences and this will be evident in how you work. Fixed term and casual opportunities are available within this role, hours of work are rostered and may include some weekends.  

You will be part of an enthusiastic team, delivering quality outdoor experiences to schools, corporate groups, and other not-for-profit organisations. You will support them in fostering our mission statement through the means of:

• Delivering various outdoor activities (land and water-based);
• Providing guidance on marine education to raise awareness of environmental sustainability and protection;
• Helping to keep our facility clean and tidy;
• Maintaining and checking gear 
   

You

The ideal candidates will be working towards or have recently completed industry relevant qualifications. Working experience in similar organisations is desirable. You will have a genuine interest in continuing to grow and evolve in the outdoor recreation space. You will be good at listening and can take guidance from other colleagues over daily tasks.

In addition to this, you will be able to work independently in a controlled setting consistently collecting information about the environment you are working in and be able to use this to make rational and sensible decisions. The ideal candidate will strive to bring life to the vision and mission and is willing to get stuck in! 

You will be knowledgeable of Te Ao Maori, Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and how they can be applied to a working context or at a minimum have an awareness of them and openness to learn.
 

Requirements

• Industry recognised qualifications (former or in current study);
• Passionate about the marine environment and the outdoors;
• Ethical standards in-line with our values and mission;
• First Aid qualified (or working towards qualifications);
• VHF certificate (or working towards certification);
• Legally able to work in New Zealand;
• Clean police check

 
Advantageous (Desirable)

• Up to two years working experience in similar organisations
• Have previous experience working with young children
• Knowledge of the outdoors including the marine environment 
   

Steps forward

1. We are open to receive applications from candidates. Applications should include a cover letter and a CV
2. All candidates will be contacted in due course via email to determine whether their application has been selected.
3. Selected candidates will be invited to showcase their skills at a trial day at, they will be asked to deliver a 15 minute ice breaker / activity or lesson for 12 kids
4. We may choose candidates based on this day or invite candidates to interview.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Charlie by email 

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