Job Description

We are a not-for-profit charity based at Long Bay, Auckland. We offer marine-based environmental education and outdoor recreational experiences to schools, other not for profit organisations and assorted business and corporate groups. For more information about us please see our website with the apply online link below. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a mature, vibrant and dynamic individual to join our permanent full-time team.  You will be part of and lead an enthusiastic team, supporting them in fostering our mission statement of providing life-changing marine environmental education and outdoor experiences.

Toru Leader roles are a core part of our Organisation.  They support the Operations Manager in delivering experiences that meet client objectives and Operations Manager design. This includes leading the instructional team in daily operations as well as delivering quality outdoor experiences to schools, corporate groups and other not-for-profit organisations.

Our Leadership team is immensely ambitious and dedicated to growing the vision and mission.  This role has scope to grow and develop as we grow and develops.

We have one full time role working alongside our existing Toru Leader. Hours of work are rostered and may include some weekends. General Toru Leader Position Descriptions are applicable with an Area of Responsibility (AOR) supplementary to this description. 

Area of Responsibility (AOR) – Welfare, and Safety

This AOR takes a leadership role in the maintenance and continued development of our Workplace Management System (WMS) and Activity Standard Operating Procedures ASOP’s (Activity Standard Operating Procedures).  This means:

• Working alongside our Operations Manager to ensure WMS and ASOPS are in line with Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) and Activity Safety Guidelines (ASG) where applicable
• Leading staff in ASOPS reviews
• Leading our Worksafe requirements including ensuring staff are adhering to requirements
• Leading the monitoring of Facility and Equipment to ensure they are safe and up to standard by managing staff to ensure this happens

You

The ideal candidate will be a mature and effective team leader with experience delivering outdoor education experiences providing an example for staff who you will coach. You will be key in setting the standard of expected work ethic and professionalism. You will be able to work independently and can take initiative in taking ownership of our vision and mission, making decisions to consistently support these. In addition, you will also be able to quickly adapt to the role and contribute to our existing team at a high-level.

You will be part of our small but effective core team driven by ourvision and mission. As such you will identify strongly with our purpose and be able to work with all members of our core team. You will be driven by outcome striving for action and change in line with our management team. 

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.

You will have a growth mindset willing to learn, develop and grow. We will support you with a training budget commensurate to agreed areas you want to develop. This could include external qualifications and courses that meet yours and our goals.

Requirements

• Effective team management skills
• Relevant industry recognised qualifications
• At least two years’ experience working as an outdoor instructor outside of tertiary study
• Strong correlation to our vision and mission
• Passion for the marine outdoors around education, recreation, preservation, and conservation
• Proficiency with teaching a range of water activities (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling and high ropes (preferably with an industry recognised qualifications)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices including familiarity with the Adventure Safety Guidelines (ASGs) and the audit process
• High ethical standards in-line with our values and mission
• Effective relationship builder and able to recognise, diffuse and effectively manage conflict
• VHF Operator Certificate
• A NZ residency (valid NZ work visas unfortunately not accepted)
• Holds a First Aid Cert. (preferably PHEC)
• Clean police check

Extras (Desirable)

• Club coach sailing experience 
• Level 5 high ropes qualifications

Applications close on 11 February 2021.

If this sounds like you, feel free to apply within. To receive a full position description, please attach your Cover Letter and CV and send to email 

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