Outward Bound Kaitohu a te kura l School Director
تفاصيل الوظيفة
Full-time role in Anakiwa, Marlborough Sounds Respectful and nurturing organisational culture Hauora Wellbeing personal budget to support self-care Live on-site in subsidised Director’s house (family can be accommodated) About Us: Outward Bound New Zealand has a rich history of over 60 years of providing life-changing experiences in the outdoors for people of all ages. Our programmes are designed to foster personal and professional development through challenging outdoor activities in stunning natural environments. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, we empower participants to discover their full potential and develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Outward Bound is not just an organisation, it’s dedicated to empowering individuals through transformative adventures in te ao tūroa, the natural world. Our core values of Wana | Passion, Aroha | Compassion, and Haepapa | Responsibility – guide us in creating life-changing experiences. The Role: Kaitohu a te kura | School Director We are seeking a dedicated, passionate individual to be our next Kaitohu a te kura | School Director. Reporting to the Tumuaki | Chief Executive, this role leads our team at Anakiwa in all facets of the offering by the Outward Bound Trust. You have responsibility for staffing, educational outcomes, risk management, admin and budgetary control, and organisational and pastoral responsibilities at our unique School. Quality course outcomes in a safe and supportive environment are a high priority, along with leading our 7 (AMT) Anakiwa Management team members. You also hold a key role in the Lead Team of Outward Bound NZ. What You’ll Be Doing: Your job is to lead and mentor the AMT to ensure the school consistently delivers high-quality educational outcomes for our students. Working collaboratively alongside the CE & Lead Team, you help to drive the delivery of the strategic goals of Outward Bound. Outward Bound’s Kaupapa is our set of values, course objectives & design principles that underpin our culture and courses. Using these as your guide, you lead the way to strengthen and maintain the culture at our School. What we are looking for:
- A genuine values alignment with Outward Bound’s Kaupapa & support of our vision
- Proven leadership and management experience, including budgets & reporting
- Engaging staff leadership style; able to mentor, performance manage & create development plans
- Confident communicator with a collaborative manner that’s solutions & results focused
- Ability to diplomatically manage the needs of multiple stakeholders; internal & external
- Experience working in the outdoor education sector as a leader or educator is an advantage
- A background in Health & Safety in an outdoor workplace setting would be highly valued
- An understanding of educational theory
- Experience working within a senior leadership team is an advantage
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