Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.The BOPRC Harbourmaster Team are anticipating a busy summer on the water and are seeking two (2) Organisational Support Assistants - Safer Boating Senior roles to aid in promoting safer boating throughout the rohe.
This is a part-time, fixed term opportunity from 11 December - 24 January 2025, based in Tauranga.
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

Duties will include:

• Supervision of the Safer Boating Summer Assistants (team of 4)
• Promotion and Education of Safer Boating message to the community
• Completing boat ramp education throughout the Bay of Plenty region
• Assisting with research and compliance surveys at strategic locations across the Bay of Plenty
• Delivering Safer Boating Resources around the region.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

Ideal applicants will:

• Have a great attitude
• Be comfortable and confident speaking to the general public
• Be willing and capable of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Hold a current, full driver’s licence (manual vehicles)
• Hold a Coastguard Boating Day Skipper certificate (or be willing to complete this as part of the role).
• Be studying towards or interested in a career in Maritime.

Candidates must be available to work over the Christmas/New Year period.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.
We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.
Highlights of working with us include:

• Varied and challenging work.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility with the way you work.
• A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.

These roles are located in Tauranga.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Jacqui Sinclair on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid full driver's licence (manual vehicles) . As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 8 November 2024 and will only be accepted online.