Part-Time Youth Engagement & Enviroschools Advisor

Environment Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury invites a qualified educator to join the Youth Engagement, Education, and Enviroschools Team in Timaru. You'll guide schools on sustainability journeys, support teachers, and strengthen youth voices in regional initiatives.

This part-time role (24 hours per week) focuses on hands-on programmes, professional development for kaiako, and collaboration with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to embed matauranga Māori in learning.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in facilitating adult learning and professional development.
• Experience working with teachers or delivering education in schools.
• Skills in engaging and empowering young people.

Responsibilities

• Youth education – delivering programmes that connect tamariki and rangatahi with Environment Canterbury’s mahi.
• Youth engagement – championing youth voice and regional initiatives, sharing youth perspectives.

Skills

Adult learning facilitation

Teacher collaboration

Engaging youth

Event management

Digital tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

None

Job description

Environment Canterbury invites a qualified educator to join the Youth Engagement, Education, and Enviroschools Team in Timaru. You'll guide schools on sustainability journeys, support teachers, and strengthen youth voices in regional initiatives.

This part-time role (24 hours per week) focuses on hands-on programmes, professional development for kaiako, and collaboration with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to embed matauranga Māori in learning.