Enviroschools Regional Coordinator

ORC partnership; Wānaka, Alexandra, Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Life Insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking an Enviroschools Regional Coordinator (Central Otago) to join the Partnerships and Engagement team on a permanent, part-time basis (20 hours per week). The role, based in Central Otago offices (Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra or Cromwell), will lead regional Enviroschools initiatives and champion inclusive, sustainable practices.

You will work with the Regional Coordinator Lead and facilitators to organise professional development hui for teachers and

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an education role and/or working with New Zealand schools
• Experience leading a team and working across sectors
• Strong organisational skills and processes

Responsibilities

• Work with Regional Coordinator Lead and regional participants to support Enviroschools strategic direction
• Organise and run hui for teacher professional development and student extension experiences
• Lead the Enviroschools holistic reflection process for schools across Otago
• Provide support for schools to explore and take action on environmental or sustainability issues

Skills

Education/leadership experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in education or environmental management

Job description

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

If you are keen to work collaboratively with education providers and championing initiatives, then this is the role for you!

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Enviroschools Regional Coordinator (Central Otago) to join our Partnerships and Engagement team on a permanent, part time (20 hours per week) basis, in our one of our Central Otago offices (Queenstown or Wanaka or Alexandra or Cromwell).

The purpose of this role is to help lead the Enviroschools kaupapa from a regional perspective and champion environmental initiatives that prioritise inclusion, diversity, and sustainable practices. This role, based in Central Otago, works closely with the Enviroschools Regional Coordinator Lead to ensure the integrity and visibility of Enviroschools across the whole region.

As a Enviroschools Regional Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Regional Coordinator Lead and with all regional participants and the Enviroschools National team to support the strategic direction of Enviroschools
• Working with Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes facilitators to organise and run regular hui for teacher professional development and student extension experiences
• Leading and championing the Enviroschools holistic reflection process for schools across Otago
• Providing support for schools to explore and take action on specific environmental or sustainability linked issues

If you are keen to work collaboratively with education providers and championing initiatives, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in education or environmental management or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in an education role and/or experience of working with New Zealand schools
• Experience leading a team and working across sectors
• Experience in building collaborative and effective relationship and have influence within all levels of the organisation
• Strong organisational skills and processes

Approx. salary is $76,000 - $90,000 (pro rata for part time hours)

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• Competitive remuneration packages

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Wednesday 21 October 2026

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Department

Partnerships and Engagement

Compensation

Annual Package NZD $76,994.00 - $90,581.00