Recreate NZ is a youth-based organisation looking for a Lead Programme Coordinator to join our medium-sized, team operating from Ellerslie, Auckland.
Recreate NZ provides a wide range of services and programmes for youth with intellectual disabilities or neurodiversity. Recreate NZ in Auckland was launched in 2002, due to a need for more recreational opportunities for disability services. With a great community and team already established, we are searching for someone special to lead our Recreate NZ programme offerings.
The successful applicant would align closely with Recreate NZ values (as below) and work well within our passionate team.
The ideal applicant will have:
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Relevant qualifications (or working towards), such as a Sport and Recreation or Recreation Therapy Degree, Psychology/Health or Social Science degrees or similar, and
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Experience in leadership and management of small teams, and
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Demonstrated youth leadership and volunteer management skills, and
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Demonstrated experience working with youth with intellectual disabilities, and
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Demonstrated experience designing and delivering adventure, recreation, social, life and work-skills programmes for groups of youth with intellectual disabilities.
This role typically suits a recent graduate, or someone wanting to gain valuable disability-sector experience and as a not-for-profit, the remuneration reflects this.
This full-time role comprises 28 hours per week of office-based coordination, with regular programme delivery/facilitation (an average of 12 hours per week) to equate to a full-time role of 40 hours per week. Recreate NZ Coordinators have an annual allocation of programmes required to be personally facilitated, with plenty of creativity and flexibility for programme design and delivery.
Programme delivery for this role will include delivery of holiday programmes, social events on Friday or Saturday evenings, and occasional multi-day adventure/weekend programmes (including overnights). All our programmes are for groups of youth with a variety of mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (for a full range of our programme offerings check out our website - www.recreate.org.nz.)
All our Programme Coordinators require excellent administration and communication skills, good spoken and written English, plus solid ''attention to detail'' event planning skills. Additionally, we are looking for great leadership skills, adequate cooking skills, a full driver's license, and an ability to think on their feet when out and about our marvellous country.
The Lead Programme Coordinator in Auckland is responsible for leading a team of 6-7 Coordinators and Facilitators, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the region, with reporting to our National Programmes Manager and General Manager.
Some of the key tasks of a Lead include facilitating team meetings, supporting your team in problem-solving situations as they arise, and decision-making with support from the National Programmes Manager.
Additional responsibilities include networking with various stakeholders and liaising with families in our community. This is a dynamic, fast-paced working environment, so this role is well suited to someone who works well under pressure, adapts to change, and has excellent time management skills
We are a strongly values-based organisation and hold the needs of our young people as our highest priority. The person for this role will need a passion for youth and a background in youth or disability care work. Below are some of our key values.
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Young people being supported by young people'' creating an age-appropriate environment and learning from each other which leads towards a more inclusive New Zealand. All our staff are young with energy and enthusiasm for youth work!
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Recreate NZ focuses on experiential learning and creating meaningful personal growth opportunities for participants. A young person's progression towards emotional and mental health, physical well-being and progress towards independence is key to what we do.
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Our programmes have a strong focus on personal development where young participants develop confidence, self-esteem, friendships, support networks and life skills all in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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All programmes have a practical educational focus and are intentional about increasing a young person's skill base and readiness for living independently out in the community.
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We agree with the social and rights base model of disability. We see that disability doesn't lie with the person, but in society's attitude toward them and people with disability have the right to the same opportunities as everyone else.
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We encourage young people to continually work towards a healthy lifestyle, this includes food choices, educating around healthy food, being active and positive healthy relationships.
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Recreate encourages the practice of self-direction on programmes and through this see young people guided to make positive decisions for them and their peers.
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Our programmes are done in groups and see this a way for young people to develop friendships and a sense of teamwork.
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We use a strengths-based, client-centered approach that puts our young people at the heart of everything we do.
This role would suit someone with coordination and admin experience, and a passion for young people!
Please send your CV and Cover letter to the email below.
