Lifesaving and Search & Rescue Support Manager
Lifesaving & Search & Rescue (SAR) Support Manager
Work from any Surf Lifesaving office in NZ.
· Passionate about saving lives and developing and supporting great New Zealanders?
· Represent and advocate on behalf of 1000’s of amazing volunteers
· Work within a supportive, focused and driven team.
· Exciting opportunity to work for a highly respected New Zealand organisation.
Across Aotearoa, our surf lifeguards have saved thousands of lives and ensured millions have come home safe after a day at the beach since 1910!
Surf Life Saving NZ is truly unique, delivering proactive surf lifeguarding and essential emergency rescue services, a range of public education beach safety programmes and campaigns, member education, training and development as well as being a highly respected sport.
We do all this as a for-purpose organisation and while we are well supported by central and local government, we are not fully funded, so rely on the generosity of the public, commercial partners, foundations and trusts for donations and financial contributions in order to lead and support our incredible front line volunteer lifeguarding services.
This is a great opportunity to join a passionate and talented team who are dedicated to helping achieve our vision that “no-one drowns at the beach in Aotearoa New Zealand”, whilst taking the next step in your career.
With a new SAR structure in place, this is an exciting time to join the team. The Lifesaving & SAR Support Manager reports to the General Manager of Lifesaving. They will be responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the SLS Paid Lifeguard Service (PLS) and developing the SAR framework ensuring SAR Leaders are well-supported and engaged, and expectations aligned. This role will ensure that both the PLS and SAR activities conducted within SLS are best practice and sustainable for the long-term future of Surf Life Saving New Zealand.
This role will have three direct reports (SAR Support Officers) spread across the motu. These roles will provide direct support to SLS SAR Teams and members.
We are looking for someone who can lead, manage and support the SAR team to deliver a strong member centred service to deliver better outcomes for the membership. The successful candidate will need the ability to work under pressure, have great organisation, communication and collaboration skills, along with enthusiasm and energy. They will be an advocate for Surf Life Saving in relevant forums and with stakeholders such as NZSAR, NZ Police, Local Government & other SAR partners.
The role can be based at any SLS Office (Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin)
If you are keen to join our amazing team and make your mark, please send in a cover letter and CV by 5pm Friday 10th January 2025.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 January 2025
Skills & Experience
The skills we are looking for include:
· Excellent relationship management skills;
· The ability to lead, coach, develop, support and positively influence others;
· The ability to listen and then communicate with impact and credibility;
· Experience in managing budgets and staff, some operating in remote locations;
· The ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and tasks;
· A thorough understanding of SLSNZ;
· Knowledge of surf life saving Search and Rescue operations.
· Knowledge of surf life saving paid lifeguard service processes.
· High level oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.
· Project management experience and skills.
· An ability to develop and present content to a range of audiences
· Full driver’s licence.
