SLSNZ - Community Education Lead - Eastern

SLSNZ - Community Education Lead - EasternGrow Water-Safety Knowledge | Build Community Confidence | Help Prevent DrowningFull-time | Location - Eastern RegionWhy This Role MattersEvery person who gains the knowledge and confidence to make safer decisions around water helps create a safer Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re looking for a Community Education Lead to lead the safe, high-quality and locally responsive delivery of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Community Education programmes. You’ll connect schools, clubs, iwi and community partners with practical water-safety education, while building a capable seasonal team that delivers engaging experiences where they can make the greatest difference.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll take ownership of Community Education delivery in your allocated area, working as part of one nationally connected team. You’ll balance strong local relationships and sound operational judgement with consistent national standards.This includes:Planning and leading Beach Education and other approved Community Education programmes in response to local drowning risk and community needBuilding trusted relationships with schools, clubs, iwi, community organisations and local delivery partnersIdentifying opportunities to grow programme reach, particularly for priority and underserved communitiesRecruiting, inducting, coaching and supporting seasonal instructors to deliver engaging, culturally responsive programmesMaking sound local decisions about staffing, venues, equipment, programme changes and safe deliveryLeading local health and safety, safeguarding, emergency preparedness and incident-management arrangementsUsing programme data, feedback and local insight to strengthen delivery quality and community impactContributing practical expertise to national planning, programme development and continuous improvementAt its core, this role is about ensuring more people can access meaningful water-safety education, delivered safely, consistently and with a genuine understanding of the communities we serve.For full position description click here.What You’ll BringYou’re a confident people and programme leader who enjoys turning plans into high-quality delivery. You build trust easily, make balanced decisions and can bring together seasonal teams, community partners and colleagues around a shared purpose.Experience leading education, community, youth or public-facing programme deliveryProven people leadership, coaching, seasonal workforce management or teaching experienceStrong relationship-building skills across schools, clubs, iwi, community organisations and diverse stakeholdersSound operational planning, prioritisation, problem-solving and project-management capabilityA practical understanding of health and safety, safeguarding and risk managementThe ability to use data, feedback and local insight to improve services and demonstrate impactStrong communication and digital skills, including confidence with Microsoft 365 and operational systemsA relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, teaching, community development, programme delivery or people leadershipKnowledge of drowning prevention, water safety or surf lifesaving would be an advantage. You’ll also need a current full New Zealand driver licence and the flexibility to travel and work some evenings and weekends.Why Join UsAt Surf Life Saving New Zealand, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our clubs, volunteers, communities and each other through our Kawa Tātaki:Collaboration - working together to achieve moreIntegrity - doing what’s rightRespect - valuing people and perspectivesWellbeing - caring for ourselves and othersFun - enjoying the journeyYou’ll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to a vision that no one drowns at the beach in Aotearoa New Zealand, and a nationally connected team focused on extending the reach and impact of community water-safety education.Sound Like You?If you’re passionate about education, community impact and helping people build the skills and confidence to be safer around water, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and help grow the reach and impact of water-safety education across Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications close 20 November.