Job Opportunities Available

Chef/Cook

El Rancho - Waikanae

Located on the stunning Kāpiti Coast, El Rancho is a one of Aotearoa’s largest Camp & Conference Centres.

Hosting over 25,000 guests annually, we have been hosting schools, retreats, churches, family reunions and community groups for over 60 years, across our 60 acre site.

We have a great opportunity available to join our Catering team in this full time position.

The main purpose of the role is:

To provide healthy, satisfying and well-presented meals, customised where appropriate to different demographics of guests and to deliver these meals with the gift of hospitality and on time. Also to assist the Catering Manager in all aspects of running the kitchen.

Some specific responsibilities include:

- Preparation and cooking of food.
- Running a meal shift, including overseeing other staff and processes.
- Setting up of dining rooms and kitchens to meet the needs of guests and ensure adequate supplies.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene that exceeds Public Health requirements.

NOTE: WE ARE OPEN TO CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH LIMITED EXPERIENCE, BUT WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND HOSPITALITY AND WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN ON THE JOB QUICKLY.

We are looking for applicants who will be compatible with El Rancho’s mission and objectives, these can be found on our website

If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your CV and cover letter today

Camp Manager/Director

Lakes Ranch is a residential campsite located 15 minutes from Rotorua city and 60 minutes from Tauranga, with many natural resources, three camp facilities and a horse riding area, it is a multi-purpose site used for a variety of events. It exists to achieve its faith-based mission, vision, and values, therefore, the successful candidate will be a person who subscribes and ‘lives’ out all aspects of the organisation's ‘Statement of Faith’ through gracious hospitality

The Camp Manager / Director will develop a team to support the ministry focus through the organisation’s activities, programmes, and culture. They will be a supportive and enthusiastic team player, keen to add their flare and flavour to the camp operations.
While the camp is host to a diverse range of groups and individuals, at the heart of its purpose is to act as a living and breathing expression of the Christian Faith in the organisation, in Rotorua and the wider community.

The appointee would need experience in business management, human resources and health and safety practice. Camping experience is preferable. .

To support the effective management of the Camp’s operations, there is the opportunity for housing for the successful candidate as part of the overall remuneration package. This role requires flexibility in work hours

To apply for this position, you must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks and police vetting. Applications close when the position is filled.

If you believe you have the personal character attributes and skill/knowledge expertise to be successful in this role, please submit a CV and cover letter clearly outlining your applicable credentials and referees.

Outdoor Instructor

The Salvation Army Blue Mountain Adventure Centre (BMAC) is an outdoor adventure centre in the heart of New Zealand. The centre was established in 1990 and has become a well-known and trusted outdoor education centre that is used by organisations, schools and various groups from around the country.

With a strong focus on safety and an enthusiastic team of staff, BMAC is the perfect choice for a safe, fun and memorable adventure. The mission of BMAC is to help people discover and live out their God-given potential through the challenge of adventure. 

About the role

An Outdoor Instructor would be working at the BMAC front-line with groups, helping them maximise their time at BMAC, and when not working with groups, would help to keep BMAC beautiful.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Taking groups for outdoor experiences at and around the BMAC area

• Practicing a high level of both personal safety and group safety

• Doing other jobs around site as directed by BMAC management

Our ideal candidate will:

• be available to work part-time up to 24 hours a week, varied days depending on group needs

• have a strong belief in the mission of BMAC

• have a full driver's licence

• have a high standard of safety

• have previous experience working in the outdoors

Our offer to you:

• Two Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave

• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross

• TSA discount card for discounts with various retailors such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

• Flexible working arrangements

• A pro-rata gear and training allowance, and training days- personal and all staff.

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'.

This role is permanent/full-time/ part-time and hours worked will be 40 per week.

The starting salary for this role will fall $54,000 and $55,000.

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $26 and $27.

We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 5152OT.

Chef

Bridge Valley - Nelson is an exciting and supportive working environment that brings together accommodation, adventure activities and catering to create life-changing memories for families and young people from all over the Nelson / Tasman area and beyond.

Our team is passionate about seeing young people thrive, and because of this desire to develop a culture that includes an authentic community and growth opportunities for our team. We are looking for someone to lead our catering apprentices and team to create 60,000 simple and tasty meals a year. Scattered throughout the year there are opportunities to cater for a more refined taste with our Deluxe teambuilding and corporate retreats.

We need someone:

Works well in a team & enjoys people
Is willing to learn
Has some experience catering for large numbers or in a commercial kitchen
Is organised
Can legally work in NZ
Can pass relevant child safety checks
Has a driver's licence
Reliable, organised and able to work a weekend from time to time
Actively work to support and promote the purposes of the Bridge Valley Christian trust.

Responsibilities include:

Training & leading a small catering team
Menu Planning
Health and safety, food safety management

We pride ourselves on having a fun, healthy and authentic working environment that is here to serve our community and support young people in their faith journey.
Would love to talk if this could be you.

On-site accommodation may become available.

Youth Mentor

Youth Encounter - Te Puke

If you are passionate about young people then we want you to join our mentoring team! Youth Encounter has a job opening for a full time youth worker.

This person will be able to effectively engage with at risk boys, building healthy connections and facilitate our strategic interventions through the mentoring relationship. Mentors at Youth Encounter are positive role models to support our young people and journey alongside them through life's experiences.

A Youth Encounter Mentor...

• Provide guidance, advice, feedback, and support to the participant, serving as a role model.

• Set boundaries, challenge and encourage the participant towards their potential. 

• Set goals and explore values with participants using the mentor facilitator guide.

• Plan activities and schedule in mentoring session dates and times with participants and their caregivers.

• Put into effect the individual client plans that are set in place for each participant.

Position requirements;

• Demonstrates an understanding of Youth Encounter's mission, vision and values

• A Christian faith perspective.

• A passion to impact youth towards growing in their incredible potential

• A growth mind-set and willingness for self-development

• The ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions

• Great leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excellent planning and self-management skills

• Clear communication and presentation capabilities

• A sound knowledge of the health and safety requirements and ethical practice working with young people

• The ability to undertake all duties in a safe, planned and calm manner

• Current NZ class 1 driving license

Applicants must be willing to provide two forms of identification, undergo thorough reference checks and police vetting. To apply for this position you must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applications close when the position is filled. 

For more information or to submit your CV (with 5 years of past work experience), please contact us at joel@youthencounter.co.nz or 07 218 2113, and see more about us at our website www.youthencounter.co.nz

Cook/Chef

Camp Raglan is part of CBM (Children’s Bible Ministries Inc.) is an interdenominational, non-profit, faith-based ministry established in New Zealand in 1963.
We are seeking an energetic person who is up for the challenge of ministry life.
Applications are invited for the position of Camp Cook to start ASAP. This position is based in Raglan.
This successful applicant will primarily work in the camp kitchen but may also work in other areas of the camp during the off season. A love of kids is essential. Camp Raglan is here to serve our guests and each other. The food must be of high quality, prompt, and memorable.
You must be a NZ resident with excellent communication skills in English. The right candidate must be organized, enthusiastic, and flexible. They must be physically fit, have tidy work habits, personable with both staff and guests. They must be able to read and follow directions, make adjustments with short notice, and have a heart for service.
Integrity, character, and Christian values together with a strong work ethic will set you apart. The applicant must be in complete harmony with the ethos of the camp, willing to play a full and active role in the development of this exciting ministry. Send us your CV and covering letter now to apply.

Camp Manager / Director

Lake Taupo Location

Well Established Organisation

Christian ‘faith based’ Ministry Opportunity

Mi Camp is a well-established not-for-profit faith-based organisation operating across three well-appointed outdoor pursuit style environments (Lake Taupo, Lake Whakamaru, and Ruapehu) and exists for the purpose of achieving its faith-based mission, vision and values.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Camp Manager / Director will have full responsibility for all day-to-day activities associated with the safe, and sustainable operation of all three sites. The scope of the role therefore encompasses the requirement to have a broad knowledge of hospitality, catering, maintenance and outdoor pursuit style activities.

To be successful within this role, the appointee would need to demonstrate proven experience and knowledge in business management, human resource processes, health and safety compliance and a genuine interest in outdoor activities and ensuring that all visitors and guests to the site are provided with the very best ‘customer service experience’.

However, this is not your usual employment role as the basis to the organisation is a faith-based culture and therefore the successful candidate will be a person who subscribes and ‘lives’ out all aspects of the organisations ‘Statement of Faith’ with this being demonstrated in how they radiate this within their personal life and character.

While the camps act as host to a diverse range of groups and individuals, at the heart of its purpose is to act as a living and breathing expression of the Christian Faith with the Camp Manager / Director leading the ministry focus of the organisation’s activities, programmes and culture.

To ensure that the required high levels of customer service are achieved, this role is a not a nine-to-five, five day a week role with the Camp Manager / Director and their reporting staff, being required to work in evenings and weekends as may be required from time to time.

To support the effective operation of the Camp’s operations, a quality family-based house on the Lake Taupo site will be made available to the successful candidate as part of the overall remuneration package.

If you believe that you have the personal character attributes and skill/knowledge expertise to be successful in this role, please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter clearly outlining your applicable credentials.

A job description for this role can be provided on request.

For full details on Mi Camp, including the Statement of Faith, please see www.micamp.co.nz

Multiple Roles Taupo

Full-time Head Instructor - Taupo

We have an exciting opportunity for a person to join MiCamp to lead and guide our team of instructors.

We are looking for a vision-focused person who has a strong sense of calling to what God is doing in their life.  They will have a hunger to impact people rather than entertain them.  The applicant will be a team player, supportive and enthusiastic.

We seek someone with qualifications and, or training in outdoor leadership.  The applicant will have interests and experience in various outdoor pursuits.  They need to have a proven record in outdoor instructing.  Part of their job is to help keep our sites compliant and prepared for safety audits.  In addition, they must have a current, clean, full NZ driver's license, be an excellent communicator, and have strong computer skills.

This person must be willing to help in all aspects of camp life.

This position is based at our Taupo site, and on-site accommodation may be available.

Chef/Cook Full Time - Taupo

We are looking for an experienced Chef or cook to join our amazing catering team.    

Does cooking great food appeal to you?  

We need someone who loves serving others through cooking. 

This person will help the Head Chef in all aspects of running the camp kitchen.

The successful applicant will at times be required to help in other areas around the camp.  Because of the nature of the work and interaction with campers the applicant will need to be compatible with MiCamp’s Mission statement HERE 

Site Manager - Whakamaru

We have an incredible opportunity for a site manager at our spectacular camp on Lake Whakamaru.  We are looking for someone to lead the team who can understand the mission and vision of MiCamp and bring others along.  

We need someone with a strong sense of calling to what God is doing in their life.  They will have a hunger to impact people rather than entertain them.  The applicant will be a team player, supportive and enthusiastic.

We need someone who can help in all aspects of camp life.  They will host, instruct, maintain, clean, help run ministry camps, and manage the site.

 Qualifications in relevant industries would be hugely helpful, especially in outdoor leadership. 

 They must have a current, clean, full NZ driver's license, excellent communication skills, and strong computer skills. 

They will need a good grasp of Health and Safety legislation. 

Onsite accommodation will be provided.