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Regional Manager - South Island

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) provides leadership within the water safety sector in New Zealand. This includes a vital role in water safety education, awareness and prevention initiatives in the community.

The Regional Manager will primarily be responsible for the co-ordination and promotion of water safety initiatives and resources in the South Island. The Regional Manager will utilise the full 'suite' of WSNZ resources to raise awareness of water safety issues in communities as well as working with WSNZ Members, Regional Sports Trusts, Territorial Authorities, Regional Councils, injury prevention and health providers plus schools, swim schools and aquatic facilities to enhance water safety education.

A major objective of the role is to support and facilitate the implementation of 'learn to swim' in schools in the region.

The role requires a person with experience and background including:

• Excellent relationship management skills including the ability to facilitate meetings and positively engage stakeholders;
• Excellent project planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Sound working knowledge of the Health Physical Education Curriculum;
• A knowledge and understanding of water safety education initiatives, issues and opportunities.

You will be working with a professional organisation, staffed by a dedicated team based in Wellington (Head Office) and Auckland. The location of this role will be determined upon appointment. This position forms an important component of the WSNZ operations, the remuneration offered will take into consideration your experience and ability.

If you wish to enquire further or to obtain a position description, please contact:

General Manager
Water Safety New Zealand
PO Box 10 126
Wellington

Telephone 04 801 9600
Facsimile 04 801 9599
Email wsnz@watersafety.org.nz

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.