Job Opportunities Available

Instructor/Host

CYC Ngāruāwahia - Through school camps, CYC is dedicated to providing life-changing outdoor and educational programs that inspire young people to grow in their confidence and leadership skills. Through activities and temporary community, our school camps help young people discover the outdoors, how to work as a team, and to succeed in taking on individual challenges.
Through ministry camps, CYC seeks to provide safe, fun, and challenging experiences for young people in a faith-based environment. We offer outdoor adventure, recreational, and educational programmes that encourage personal growth, teamwork, to help young people find their purpose and strengthen their faith.
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Position Overview
The Instructor/Host plays a vital dual role at CYC
As an Activity Instructor, you’ll be a key part of our team delivering a range of outdoor, adventure, and recreational activities for school groups, churches, and community organisations, facilitating engaging outdoor activity-based programs.
As a host, you will work to ensure all guests experience a warm, welcoming, and spiritually uplifting environment. The Host is a pivotal position liaising between the guest groups and the camp staff, taking over the relationship that the Booking Staff have started to build with guest group coordinators, and the guests themselves, to help them have the best temporary community environment possible.
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Key Responsibilities
Program Instruction & Facilitation
• Model positive Christian values in interactions with campers, staff, and visitors.
• Lead and instruct a variety of camp activities (e.g. archery, climbing, crate climbing, BMX biking, water-based activities, team-building challenges, etc.)
• Using ABL to encourage and motivate campers to step outside their comfort zones while ensuring a supportive environment.
• Assist with the preparation, setup, and pack-down of activities and equipment.
• Provide first aid response where required (training provided if needed).
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and ensure all participants are involved and supported.
• Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism in all instructional areas.
Hosting & Guest Experience
• Serve as a primary point of contact for visiting groups and ensure their needs are met throughout their stay.
• Create a friendly, hospitable, and Christ-centred environment for all campers, leaders, and guests.
• Assist with orientation sessions, site tours, and group coordination.
• Support meal service, clean-up, and general camp operations as needed to uphold the camp’s hospitality standards.
Team & Ministry Contribution
• Model Christian values through words, actions, and servant leadership.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to deliver cohesive and impactful camp experiences.
• Participate in staff worship, training, and team development sessions.
• Contribute to the ongoing spiritual and emotional well-being of campers and staff.
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Skills & Attributes
• Passion for working with young people in a Christian environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead groups confidently and with enthusiasm.
• Understanding of group dynamics and team-building principles.
• Strong awareness of safety and risk management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends during peak seasons.
• A personal and active Christian faith with a desire to serve in ministry.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Extra skills that would be of benefit in the role
• Qualifications in Outdoor Education, Youth Ministry, or related field.
• Previous outdoor instruction or youth work experience
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, or leadership development.
• Full driver’s licence
• Willing to undergo a NZ police check.
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Personal Attributes
• Warm, friendly, and service-oriented personality.
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Team player with a positive, flexible attitude.
• Passionate about mentoring young people and sharing the Christian faith.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing circumstances.
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What We Offer
• A supportive, faith-driven team environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.
• The possibility of on-site accommodation.
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Please email your application letter and CV to the Administration Manager at admin@cyc.org.nz

Ministry Coordinator

Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp (KVCC) is a small but growing camp ministry, with a heart for Jesus, and a passion for discipleship and leadership training. We are located near Thames, Coromandel.

At present, in addition to our group bookings we operate 7 themed kids holiday camps each year (with a junior leadership training program alongside each one), 5 leaders/discipleship training weekends, a week-long leaders/discipleship training week, and a year-round discipleship based internship called Akonga.

We are looking for a Ministry Camps Coordinator, who will lead us in the coordination and delivery of ministry camps. Primarily this includes the kids holiday camp programs, but this person would carry a vision for expanding our programming to include ministry to families (such as family camps, mother/daughter, father/son etc.) as well as many other amazing ministry opportunities that God may call us into. This person will be a part of our senior leadership team, bringing significant leadership and practical skills to this impactful ministry, and will work alongside our Discipleship and Training Coordinator to ensure quality leadership training and in depth discipleship is happening for everyone involved.

Ideally this will be a full-time role.

This person will:

- Be a leader (bringing appropriate vision, experience, and supervision to the role)

- Be passionate about the gospel and the specific opportunities camp presents to live out the gospel

- Would ideally have practical skills (to maintain existing activities or resources and with the creativity to inspire new).

- Be a team player and willing to serve in all areas of camps operation (we have an amazing team that we want you to be a part of)


For more information or enquiries please email Phil Taylor (Camp Manager) at:

manager@kvcc.org.nz

Lower North Island & Upper South Island Camps Facilitator

Scripture Union - Wellington

This new position within the Youth Camps Ministry Team will play a key role in growing the reach and impact of our camps by building strong relationships and momentum across the Lower North Island and Upper South Island. Key responsibilities include designing and running new outdoor faith-based camps that engage young people; supporting established camping initiatives; developing leaders through one-on-one mentorship; facilitating GATHER camp leadership weekends; and delivering training events in collaboration with other SUNZ ministries. Beyond programme delivery, this position requires connections to be made and sustained with volunteers, supporters, and the wider community—from camp leaders and prayer partners to those who help with logistics and resources. Presence in the Wellington office will include developing resources, maintaining communication with prayer supporters, and assisting with administration such as budgeting and logistics. A commitment to personal spiritual health and growth is central to the role.

Activities Manager

Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp (KVCC) is a small but growing camp ministry, with a heart for Jesus, and a passion for discipleship and leadership training. We are located near Thames, Coromandel.

We have a rare 'Activities Manager' role available. This person will be a part of our senior leadership team, bringing significant leadership and practical skills to this impactful ministry.

We're on the lookout for an individual who is passionate about being our Activities Manager. This person will:

- Be a leader (bringing appropriate vision, experience, and supervision to the role)

- Be passionate about camping, and specifically, the operation of camp activities (including the planning, training, and delivery of activities)

- Have practical building skills (to maintain existing activities and develop new activities).

- Be a team player and willing to serve in all areas of camps operation (we have an amazing team that we want you to be a part of)

At the present time we operate a large variety of activities but none are considered to be adventure based. It is KVCC's intention to move into this space in the future, so at this stage any experience regarding adventure based activities will be seen as an asset but not a requirement to the role.

For more information or enquiries please email Phil Taylor (Camp Manager) at: manager@kvcc.org.nz