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aquatic educator – pacific peoples – westhaven, auckland
Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA) is seeking a passionate and culturally connected Senior Aquatic Educator – Pacific Peoples to join their team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This is a senior and purposeful role sitting at the heart of DPA’s commitment to reducing drowning among Pacific communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.
DPA was formed with a vision of an Auckland free from drowning. Pacific peoples are disproportionately affected by drowning, and this role exists to change that. In the role of Aquatic Educator, you will deliver high-quality drowning prevention education in culturally safe, Pacific-led ways, while also building DPA’s internal capability and strengthening community relationships across Pacific networks, churches, and youth groups.
The time allocation for the accountabilities in this role is approximately 70% education delivery and 30% Pacific engagement, co-design, quality improvement, and internal capability-building. Key accountabilities for this role include:
- Delivering drowning prevention education that improves participant knowledge, competence, and safer choices in, on, and around the water.
- Acting as DPA’s Pacific Peoples specialist in community settings, ensuring delivery approaches align with Pacific values, worldviews, and lived realities.
- Building and sustaining trusted relationships with Pacific communities, churches, and relevant agencies that influence Pacific water safety.
- Representing DPA at targeted community events such as Pasifika Festival, church congregations, and youth groups.
- Reviewing and improving DPA’s drowning prevention education effectiveness for Pacific peoples, including developing an annual Pacific improvement action plan.
- Building internal capability across DPA so staff can apply a Pacific Peoples lens in their work.
- Applying a Pacific cultural safety lens to all delivery planning and in-session facilitation.
- Completing quality reporting, evaluation, and programme improvement as directed by GM Operations.
Are you the person we are looking for?
In addition to undertaking the above, you will:
- Have a deep understanding of Pacific values, beliefs, and worldviews, and be fluent in a Pacific language.
- Bring the ability to engage with diverse Pacific communities (e.g., Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands Māori, Niuean) and adapt approaches accordingly.
- Bring strong water competence, including being able to comfortably swim 500m unaided and tread water or float for 5 minutes.
- Have effective in-water group management skills, including in both normal and emergency situations.
- Hold a current workplace first aid certificate and a full New Zealand driver’s licence.
- Be prepared to work some evenings and weekends and be able to travel outside of Auckland on occasion (DPA operates as a 7-day-a-week business).
Ideally, you will also have:
- Adult teaching certification (Level 3 or 4) and/or equivalent experience.
- NZC in Aquatics (L3) Swim and Water Safety Teacher qualifications and/or experience in health and safety and risk assessment.
- Previous experience with Pacific media or community communications.
- Other recent personal and professional development in sport and recreation, community service, health promotion, or cultural competency.
We are looking for someone whose values align with the culture of DPA. You will be self-directed, show initiative, communicate clearly, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team. You will be an active listener with a genuine passion for Pacific communities and be able to build strong, trusted relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
In return, you will join a supportive team with hands-on leadership, a positive culture, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and career development.
If you believe you would be a great fit for this position, please contact Jaime at Marbles People and Culture Hub to request a job description or apply with your CV and cover letter to jaime@marbles.org.nz. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Marbles exclusively manages the recruitment for this role, ensuring your application is reviewed promptly.
Applications initially close at 5 pm on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment period may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
We look forward to receiving your application.
aquatic educator – westhaven, auckland
Ko nga pae tawhiti, whaia kia tata. Ko nga pae tata, whakamaua kia tina.
The potential of tomorrow depends on what we do today.
Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA) is seeking an experienced and skilled Aquatic Educator to join their team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This position supports the delivery and quality of water competence education across Tāmaki Makaurau.
DPA was formed with a vision of an Auckland free from drowning. This role supports the delivery of drowning prevention education across the region, strengthening participants’ knowledge, competence, and approach to water safety so that our communities can enjoy being in, on, and around the water in safer ways.
The ideal person for this role has a strong passion for water safety and education, along with advanced technical capability in aquatic environments. Key accountabilities for this role include:
- Promoting and providing drowning prevention education across the community.
- Providing advanced technical knowledge and guidance in open water scene management, rescue techniques, and safe equipment handling.
- Supporting the quality and consistency of programme delivery across all DPA programmes.
- Maintaining strong networks with clients, community groups, and organisations that support drowning prevention education.
- Undertaking programme design, delivery, evaluation, and improvement based on research and evaluation-informed methods.
- Acting with cultural competence at all times and building relationships across diverse communities.
- Supporting operational readiness, and safe delivery practices where required.
- Having strong organisational skills and the ability to support operational planning, logistics, and equipment readiness.
Are you the person we are looking for?
In addition to undertaking the above, you will:
- Bring strong water experience and competence – including being able to comfortably swim 500m unaided and tread water or float for 5 minutes.
- Effective group management skills of a group in the water, including in both normal and emergency situations
- Meet the physical demands of handling specialist aquatic equipment.
- Hold a current workplace first aid certificate and a full New Zealand driver’s Licence.
- Be prepared to work in the evenings and on weekends and be able to travel outside of Auckland on occasion (DPA operates as a 7-day-a-week business).
Ideally, you will also have:
- Rescue Diver certification or higher and have snorkel experience.
- Qualifications or experience in health and safety, risk assessment, and risk management.
- Experience in sport and recreation, teaching and learning, community service, injury prevention, cultural competency, or other related professional development.
We are looking for someone whose values align with the culture of DPA. You will be self-directed, show initiative, communicate clearly, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team. You will be an active listener and able to build strong relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
In return, you will join a supportive team with hands-on leadership, a positive culture, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and career development.
If you believe you would be a great fit for this position, please contact Jaime at Marbles People and Culture Hub to request a job description or apply with your CV and cover letter to jaime@marbles.org.nz or via Seek. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Marbles exclusively manages the recruitment for this role, ensuring your application is reviewed promptly.
Applications initially close at 5 pm on Sunday 22 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment period may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Fitter/welder – rosedale, auckland
Are you a skilled Fitter/Welder seeking a fulfilling career in a family-run engineering business? Look no further! We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our team of long-term staff members who thrive in our supportive and positive team culture.
Active Engineering are a well-established engineering business with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Our Lineboring division is renowned for its tidy, safe environment and top-notch tooling, providing our team with the ideal settling to excel in their roles.
What we are looking for:
- All-round fitter/welder with more than 5 years’ experience in general/earthmoving.
- Ability to understand and read engineering drawings.
- Strong commitment to health and safety.
- Reliable and able to work unsupervised.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, drive and ambition; able to be clearly understood; motivated, willing to learn and grow with the company.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Lineboring Coordinator your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Stick, MIG and TIG (optional) Welding on a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, cast iron, mild and high tensile steel.
- Medium Industrial fitting and fabrication.
- Maintenance, service and repairs on: Earthmoving machinery, fixed plant.
If you think you have the skills to join our team, APPLY now with your CV and cover letter, email directly to info@activeengineering.co.nz – To find out more about us visit http://www.activeengineering.co.nz or apply via Seek
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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