Thriving together - mo te taiao, mo nga tangata.Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.The BOPRC Harbourmaster Team are anticipating a busy summer on the water and are seeking four (4) Safer Boating Summer Assistants to aid in promoting safer boating throughout the rohe.This is a part-time, fixed term opportunity from 11 December - 24 January 2025, and may suit school leavers/University students. Applicants must be able to work over the Christmas/New Year period.Te ahuatunga a te turanga About the roleDuties will include:Promotion and Education of Safer Boating message to the communityCompleting boat ramp education throughout the Bay of Plenty regionAssisting with research and compliance surveys at strategic locations across the Bay of PlentyDelivering Safer Boating Resources around the region.O pumanawa Your skills and experienceIdeal applicants will:Have a great attitudeBe comfortable and confident speaking to the general publicBe willing and capable of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditionsHold a Coastguard Boating Day Skipper certificate (or be willing to complete this as part of the role).Be interested in a career in Maritime.Ko wai matou Who we areToi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.Highlights of working with us include:Varied and challenging work.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Flexibility with the way you work.A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.These roles are located in Tauranga.Me pehea te tuku tono How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Jacqui Sinclair on for a confidential discussion.NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.Applications close 5pm, Friday 8 November 2024 and will only be accepted online.