Firearms Safety Instructor - Part Time Contractor NZ Mountain Safety Council – Dunedin, South Island Overview Here's your chance to directly influence the safety of firearms users for generations to come. This is an important community leadership role for Te Tari Pureke and the NZ Mountain Safety Council, so we're looking for a highly competent contractor with experience safely using firearms, ideally with a hunting background, to deliver consistent and thorough practical training and assessment to new firearms licence applicants. You will be experienced enough to have a few personal anecdotes to share and be able to answer questions from 'newbies' with patience and a down to earth sense of humour. Ultimately, this is a practical session to set the applicant up for success in their use of firearms in the future. In some respects, you're the first of many mentors the applicant is likely to have, so it's imperative that the advice and techniques shown follow the curriculum provided and are communicated accurately in an easy-to-understand manner. A sensitivity to the many different types of personalities and learning styles is advantageous and will be referenced in the interview stage for successful applicants. About the MSC The MSC is a national organisation with a mandate to encourage safe participation in land-based outdoor activities. It does this through the development and promotion of safety messaging, by identifying and responding to insights provided by the ongoing collection and analysis of data, and by building partnerships with relevant organisations. In partnership with the Te Tari Pureke, the MSC delivers the Firearm Safety Programme. This is the compulsory component of the firearms licensing process. Firearms Safety Instructors deliver these courses to participants over the course of 3.5 hours usually on Saturdays and occasionally during the evening mid-week. In Dunedin we deliver 3-4 courses per month, split between two instructors. Primary purpose of the position To deliver the Firearms Safety Programme using the comprehensively developed curriculum provided To promote safe firearms and hunting practices at every opportunity To support the MSC in achieving its firearms and hunter safety objectives Person Specification - knowledge, skills and experience High degree of competence and confidence presenting to a group and facilitating a positive educational environment, with the ability to quickly and effectively build rapport with people from a diverse range of backgrounds A strong background showcasing extensive safe use of firearms, either professionally or personally, ideally including hunting experience and/or firearms use within a range or approved shooting environment A strong understanding of the 7 basic firearm rules and NZ firearms laws, and the ability to educate others in the theoretical and practical application of these rules Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other languages are desirable but not required An affinity with the outdoors and hunting is strongly desired Must have access to and be competent using your own personal computer, printer, and email Must have a full and clean NZ driver licence with access to a personal vehicle that has full insurance Must have a NZ firearms licence Must have a clear Police record Naturally, this role will require travel to the delivery location, and you'll be expected to provide your own transport for this. To help you fulfil this role you'll have the administrative and technical support of the MSC Partnerships Advisor Hunting, who you'll report to directly. You'll be required to participate in a moderation and quality control system. How To Apply If you'd like to apply for this position, please complete the following steps: Write and attach a cover letter outlining why you think this role is right for you. Focus on what motivates you to be a part of this firearms training process. Maximum one A4 page. Attach your resume/CV which details the experience/qualifications you have in the key competencies as outlined in the job description. Focus on the skills and experience you bring to the table. Double check you've included your current contact email and phone number. Apply using the Seek application process. Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted so we encourage interested people to apply immediately. For more information please contact: Partnerships Advisor - Hunting, Adam Smith ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr