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As part of the implementation of the Aukaha Project, a project designed to strengthen Waka Ama in Aotearoa, Waka Ama NZ, in collaboration with the Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the team as Regional Development Coordinator for the Hoe Tonga region. 

Based in the Hoe Tonga region, as Regional Development Coordinator, you will drive and facilitate the growth and development of Waka Ama in the region. You will also coordinate the planning and delivery of the Regional Qualifying Event and other targeted events alongside Hoe Tonga Board.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drive the implementation of the Regional plan in collaboration with the Hoe Tonga Board.
• Build relationships with member clubs, identifying key points of contact and gathering insights on competencies, strengths, challenges, and areas for development.
• Facilitate the development and capabilities of volunteers.
• Establish and promote opportunities for volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among clubs and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to increase awareness and profile of Waka Ama in the region.
• Drive participation opportunities with stakeholders.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of the Regional Qualifying Event and other key events, exploring event partnership and funding opportunities.
• Manage and develop existing and new stakeholder relationships that will enhance Waka Ama in the region.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Knowledge and experience in the sport and recreation sector, with an understanding of club and school sport.
• Experience in sport development and event management.
• Proven project management, stakeholder relationship, and strategy implementation experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Workshop facilitation and leadership skills.
• Empathy with and the ability to engage volunteers.
• The ability to create and unlock opportunities for Waka Ama to thrive in the region.
• Proven ability and experience using te reo, tikanga, and te ao Māori concepts.
• Clean New Zealand Driver's license and reliable transport.
• The ability to work after hours and weekends as required.

Benefits:

• Work from home 
• Flexible working hours (20 hrs per week)
• Mobile phone + laptop
• Staff apparel
• Supportive organisation

About us:

Waka Ama NZ is the leading body of the Sport of Waka Ama in Aotearoa. We have a rich history and connection to tangata whenua and foster the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have a small and tight knit team who are passionate about water, community, our sport and the people we work with. 

Our organisational values are:

• Manaakitanga: We encourage the practice of reciprocity through sharing of ourselves and our resources, nurturing all people and accepting our differences. 
• Whanaungatanga: Our sense of belonging, identification and collective strength, not only through kinship but being related to all within the Waka Ama community. 
• Hauora: We support and promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of all our participants. 
• Tū Tangata: We are accountable for our actions. We have respect for each other, our waka and our environment. We stand proud in our integrity and passion.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to the development of Waka Ama in this region.

For more information and a copy of the Job Description, please contact Aukaha Project Manager, Trevor Meiklejohn, at trevor@wakaama.co.nz

Applications close on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Your application will include the following questions: