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Activity Instructor & Group Host (Full Time)

Totara Springs - Matamata

Want to create life-changing experiences for our guests?
Passionate for the outdoors and guiding people?
We are a Christian faith organisation in Matamata
Are you ready to guide our guests on life changing experiences?

We know there is someone out there who loves the outdoors and wants to share their energy and passion for using physical activities and team building for personal growth with others.

As part of a team dedicated to hosting and leading our guests on outdoor activities, sports games and team building sessions, you will be an outdoors enthusiast, interested in teaching others on how to enjoy our activities safely. At Totara Springs Christian Centre we provide outstanding hospitality, creating life-changing experiences, and sharing God's love is Our Mission.

Your groups can differ from one day to the next. We host school groups, sports camps, businesses and community groups. Hosting can have its challenges, the weather can change and other surprises can occur, requiring you to think on your feet and work with others to come up with a plan B or C to fit for your group's needs. As their host, you are making sure the event runs smoothly and on time so the rest of the TSCC team operates like a well-oiled machine in the background.

To our guests, you are the face of the camp. Your people skills and confidence speaking in public will be second to none. Our activities are designed to put others outside of their comfort zone. You must know when clear instructions are required versus the supportive smiley face with some encouraging words.

Health and safety of our guests and team are the utmost priority. The details matter - ‘do it once and check twice' mentality is a must. We are forever reviewing, checking and maintaining our facilities and activities (indoors and outdoors). After our guests go home to reflect their life-changing experience, you will help with the clean and get the site ready for the next exciting group while reflecting on those memories you help create for others.

Our Mission

At Totara Springs Christian Centre (TSCC), we believe in practically demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus through providing excellence in everything that we do. Our gifted and motivated team has the privilege of creating unforgettable memories for groups of people all year round.

You will contribute to the crafting of the culture of our amazing organisation, help others to be their best selves and sharing God's love. This is an opportunity to be part of an energetic and inspiring Instructing and Hosting Team at Totara Springs, a place where life-changing experiences happen every day.

Totara Springs Christian Centre has guests of all ages who travel from afar to enjoy our beautiful setting and outstanding hospitality.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks required under the Children's Act as part of pre-employment screening. As we are a Christian organisation, you must be considerate and comfortable being and working in this environment.

Due to international travel restrictions, applicants must be currently living in New Zealand and be permitted to work in New Zealand.

Ministry Development Administrator

Totara Springs - Matamata

Need an administration job with more meaning?
We know there is someone out there with the call to be the dynamic backbone of our Ministry Development team.
This person will value timely communication and efficient administrative systems that enable the team to collaborate and focus on what they do best. This team has significant workload peaks scattered throughout the year. Mostly during school holidays. You must have the initiative to roll up your sleeves and work through the task list with determination and focus.
Being dynamic, efficient, pragmatic, empathetic and conscientious are the top 5 attributes we are seeking. If you have worked in a Christian camping organisation before or have experience in coordinating faith-based youth programmes and large events, you will appreciate the challenges and opportunities involved.
With a team of energetic programme coordinators, there is much to do. Your powers of adaptability, persuasion, delegation, and organisation skills will be tested. Even with a clear plan and the right systems, anything can happen. Your team will come to rely on you having your finger on the pulse and the systems know-how to cope with the quick fixes on the spot.
Your list of responsibilities is diverse and wide-ranging. From collating bookings and recording guest payments to securing funding from agencies (OSCAR or Oranga Tamariki) and assisting with the setup of programme resources, there will not be a dull moment. Administration and team coordination expertise will be a natural strength to your skillset, and you will know how to best respond to competing priorities.
Our Mission
At Totara Springs Christian Centre (TSCC), we believe in practically demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus through providing excellence in everything that we do. Our gifted and motivated team has the privilege of creating unforgettable memories for groups of people all year round.
You will contribute to the present and future culture of our amazing organisation and sharing God's love. This is an opportunity to lead and inspire the youth of tomorrow, a place where life-changing experiences happen every day.
Totara Springs Christian Centre has guests of all ages who travel from afar to enjoy our beautiful setting and outstanding hospitality.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks required under the Children's Act as part of pre-employment screening. Our ideal candidate will share a commitment and enthusiasm towards the Christian faith.
Due to international travel restrictions, applicants must be currently living in New Zealand and be permitted to work in New Zealand.

Chef Apprentice

CYC - Ngaruawahia

Christian Youth Camps Incorporated (CYC) is situated in Waingaro Road, Ngaruawahia, New Zealand, and is looking for a person to work become a chef apprentice in the main Kitchen working with our Catering Coordinator.
CYC is a residential Christian Camp that sleeps up to 450 people divided over two areas on a 38 ha property nestled on the edge of the Hakarimata Ranges. CYC is 25 minutes north of Hamilton and an hour and fifteen minutes south of downtown Auckland.
CYC takes all kinds of groups from schools and family reunions, to churches and church youth, but our passion is our own holiday camps run every school holidays.
The role of Chef Apprentice training would be done through Service IQ over a two to three-year period.
Flexibility will be a key attribute required for the role as work outside of the kitchen may also be required from time to time.
The applicant would need to have a strong affinity with the special character, purpose and mission statement of CYC.
The ideal applicant would also have:
• A good attitude to work and study.
• A passion for preparing quality and tasty food.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised.
The position is a full-time of 42.5 hours, five days per week sometimes including weekend work, with hours from 7 am 6:30 pm with breaks in between when busy and easier hours when not so busy.
For more information about CYC please check out our website at cyc.org.nz
To make an application please send your full CV and a cover letter, including at least two referees who can attest to your character, skills and experience, to the Camp Director

Maintenance Person

CYC - Ngaruawahia

Christian Youth Camps Incorporated (CYC) is situated in Waingaro Road, Ngaruawahia, New Zealand, and is looking for a person to help to maintain and do building work on site along with some grounds work
CYC is a residential Christian Camp that sleeps 450 people divided over two areas on a 38 ha property nestled on the edge of the Hakarimata Ranges. CYC is 25 minutes north of Hamilton and an hour and a half south of downtown Auckland.
CYC takes all kinds of groups from schools and family reunions, to churches and church youth, but our passion is our own holiday camps run every school holidays.
The role of Maintenance Person will include but is not limited to:
• Day to day maintenance of the buildings
• Working on small building projects
• Working with external contractors like electricians and plumbers
• Ordering materials
• Helping maintain the grounds
• Do other general work as required
The role will work with the Director and Operations Manager along with general camp staff as required.
The applicant would need to have a strong affinity with the special character, purpose and mission statement of CYC.
The ideal applicant would also:
• Be a qualified builder or be able to prove similar skills and proficiency.
• Be able to work as part of a team or unsupervised.
The position is a full-time salaried position of 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8 am till 5 pm.
For more information about CYC please check out our website at cyc.org.nz
To make an application please send your full CV and a cover letter, including at least two referees who can attest to your character, skills and experience, to the Camp Director

Camp Caretaker Contractor

Camp Iona - Oamaru

The Camp Iona Management Board is seeking a person for the position of Camp Caretaking Contractor.
Camp Iona is a residential camping facility located 22k south of Oamaru in the Herbert area, New Zealand
The position is a Permanent Part time contract for 100 hours per month, with a house on site. The camp provides accommodation for up to 106 campers, catering for a variety of groups, including school and church groups. Our website is www.campiona.co.nz.
If you are a handyperson with good administrative skills, looking for part time employment with accommodation provided, who has a passion for the outdoors and a keenness to meet with people while providing a clean, safe, and inviting environment for campers, then apply in the first instance for a Job Specification

Kids Program Coordinator

Totara Springs - Matamata

Are you ready to create life-changing experiences for tomorrow’s leaders?
We know there is someone out there with the call to impact New Zealand youth and has a desire to influence tomorrow’s leaders.
Our ideal Kids Programme Coordinator values self-awareness, empathy and accepts every challenge with a growth mindset. We need a successful events coordinator with creativity and energy to lead the development and execution of our core children's holiday programmes.
If you have worked in a Christian camping organisation before or have experience in leading faith-based youth programmes and large events, you will appreciate the challenges and opportunities involved. As someone who listens, learns, and adapts to each situation, you will quickly figure out how to enhance our existing programme format for the benefit of our junior guests.
With a team of energetic youth to lead and support, there is much to do. Your powers of persuasion, delegation and organisation skills will be tested. Even with a clear plan, anything can happen. Your events team will come to rely on your calm and grounded approach to problem-solving and health & safety expertise to troubleshoot whatever comes up.
As a contributor for some of our major annual events such as HMRage and Elevate, you will be a clear communicator with a get stuff done approach to your task list. Successful event management is all about the team. You will be known for your initiative and support when working with others. All forms of communications will be a natural strength of your skillset, whether it be as the ‘face' of the event, preparing programme reports or building relationships with our guests, volunteers, and our wider community.
Our Mission
At Totara Springs Christian Centre (TSCC), we believe in practically demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus through providing excellence in everything that we do. Our gifted and motivated team has the privilege of creating unforgettable memories for groups of people all year round.
Totara Springs Christian Centre has visitors of all ages travel from afar to enjoy those unforgettable moments. You will contribute to the present and future culture of our amazing organisation and share God's love.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks required under the Children's Act as part of pre-employment screening.
This role is open to all Christian leaders, supportive of Evangelism, who can be an engaging motivated role-model and coordinator of our ministry programmes with Christian faith and values.
Due to international travel restrictions, applicants must be currently living in New Zealand and be permitted to work in New Zealand.

Property Manager

Narrows Park - Hamilton

The role oversees the maintenance and management of the buildings and infrastructure of Narrows Park. It's a bit like running a farm, in fact we call ourselves a leadership farm. If you're a handy man who can handle repairs and maintenance and have a competent understanding of building, septic & water systems and is a problem solver at heart, this may be a good fit. The camp has ongoing maintenance, upgrades and projects. All of it to provide a welcoming environment to host guests and run ministry events where we can witness the good news of Christ through a camping platform.

A qualification in a trade is a bonus and experience in repairs and maintenance with a high standard of stewardship and care. We're looking for someone with the right heart first and the skillset to match.
The person in this role will assist in all other areas of camp life as required.

Contact our director, Al to talk about this opportunity while it exists.
Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

Catering Chef

Narrows Park - Hamilton

This is an awesome opportunity to work on the edge of Hamilton city, Narrows is the closest camp to the city, central to everywhere and we thrive on building and running ministry events all throughout the year.

Narrows Park has a great reputation for food and we're now looking for someone to come into our kitchen starting in January ideally.

 We have a full commercial kitchen and cater for up to 350people max with most catering groups being 50 - 140 people.

If you have a heart for ministry, want to take ownership of a kitchen and are keen on working with volunteers and youth this could be ideal! We 're looking for someone who loves impressing people with their food, teaching others the culinary art and can run our catering.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to chat while we have the position available!