Activity Leader

EF; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to attractions

Energetic environment

Flexible shifts

Job summary

EF Education First in Auckland is seeking an energetic Activity Leader to accompany groups of students around the city and country. You will lead activities, ensure welfare, and share memorable experiences with learners from abroad.

This casual, shift-based role offers evenings and weekends, with training provided, and opportunities to pick activities that fit your timetable while developing leadership and cross-cultural communication skills.

Qualifications

• Energetic, bubbly personality with ability to lead groups.
• Ability to supervise groups aged 15+ and ensure safety.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and adapt to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise groups of students on activities and excursions.
• Ensure students' safety and well-being, handling emergencies when needed.
• Maintain clear communication with students about information and changes.
• Coordinate with local suppliers (coaches, tour guides, restaurants) for smooth programs.

Skills

Energetic

Organized

Natural leader

Confident communicator

Flexible

Positive attitude

Ownership mindset

Calm under pressure

English proficiency

First aid training

Experience with kids/teens

Legally eligible to work in NZ

Job description

Activity Leader

EF International Language Campus, Auckland

Do you enjoy leading groups of students? Showing them around New Zealand and leading group events? Are you enthusiastic, organized, and a natural leader whilst being approachable and friendly at the same time?

Job Description

We are looking for energetic, bubbly people to accompany groups of students around Auckland and New Zealand. This is a casual role with the option to choose activities and excursions that suit your timetable.

In this role you will be responsible for leading activities whilst ensuring the welfare of our international students.

What You'll Do?

• Lead and supervise groups of students aged 15+ on activities like beach days, excursions, parties and sports nights.
• Ensure students' safety and well-being, handling emergencies when needed.
• Keeping your students up to date with information, changes and anything important.
• Communicating with our local suppliers, including coach drivers, tour guides, restaurants, etc, to ensure a smooth program

Who You Are

• Enthusiastic, organized, and a natural leader.
• Enjoys the education and hospitality industry;
• Confident communicator, able to connect with and manage international student groups.
• Flexible, able to adapt to different activities and schedules.
• Positive attitude, strong sense of ownership and the drive to succeed; calm and efficient under pressure.
• Proficient in English (C2 level preferred)
• Be over 21 years old
• First aid training and experience with kids/teens are a plus.
• Legally eligible to work in New Zealand

Other Details

• Must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.
• Training will be provided and shadowing other leaders
• Schedule: Shift based, including evenings and weekends.
• Safeguarding: All roles are subject to police conduct checks and character reference checks.

What will you take away?

As an activity leader, you will work primarily with students who do not speak English as their first language, thus enhancing your communication skills, leadership skills and your organizational skills. After an EF experience you will leave having created great memories for you and your students or potentially kickstart your international career with EF.

Benefits

• Free access to attractions across New Zealand with your group, including excursions to local landmarks and natural sites.
• A fun and energetic environment
• The ability to choose a shift or activity that suits you, no daily commitment

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.