Programme Coordinator

Speed Freaks; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust is seeking a Programme Coordinator in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) to grow and support the community. The role reports to the North Island Development Manager and involves overseeing local volunteer coaches, strengthening participant engagement and expanding programme reach.

Permanent, full-time role (35–40 hours/week). Must be comfortable travelling, presenting to groups, and working in recovery and wellbeing contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, recovery, mental health or wellbeing.
• Ability to work with people in recovery.
• Organised, self-motivated and relationship-focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop participant, volunteer coach and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise internal and external events for Speed Freaks groups.
• Meet reporting requirements and ensure policies are followed.
• Travel locally within Auckland and occasionally out of region.
• Foster partnerships in the local recovery and wellbeing sector.

Skills

Community development

Recovery support

Organisation

Inclusion

Public speaking

Travel availability

Job description

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We're growing — and so is our team!

Are you passionate about connection, community and understanding?

Do you believe in the power of movement to support recovery from addiction and mental distress?

Do you have a strong heart and a great pair of running feet?

Programme Coordinator – Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)

We're growing — and so is our team!

Are you passionate about connection, community and understanding?

Do you believe in the power of movement to support recovery from addiction and mental distress?

Do you have a strong heart and a great pair of running feet?

About Speed Freaks

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021 to support recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.

We grow community connection, increase recovery capital, and support inclusive communities. Our programme is delivered by trained volunteer coaches, supported by peers and staff, and grounded in our kaupapa that strengthens health and wellbeing, participation, inclusion, community connection, and the motivation to pay it forward.

Our development across Aotearoa has been shaped by participants, volunteer coaches and our wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking a community focused Programme Coordinator to grow and support the Speed Freaks community in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Working alongside and reporting to the North Island Development Manager, you will:

• Support and oversee local volunteer coaches
• Strengthen participant engagement and community connection
• Grow programme reach and sustainability in the region
• Uphold and model the Speed Freaks kaupapa
• Foster partnerships within the local recovery and wellbeing sector

About You

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in community development, recovery, mental health or wellbeing
• Are confident working alongside people in recovery
• Are organised, self-motivated and relationship-focused
• Value inclusion, manaakitanga and connection
• Don’t mind lacing up your shoes and getting involved
• Are comfortable presenting to and facilitating a wide range of groups.

This is an active role: You need to be able to comfortably run 8-10 kilometres at a time, as you will at times be participating in group activities, including supporting and completing running and walking events on both road and trail.

Further role description; This is a permanent role, full-time role (35-40 hours per week). Reporting directly to the North Island Development Manager.

• Develop participant, volunteer coach and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise both internal and external events/activities for Speed Freaks groups.
• Meet reporting requirements and ensure policy and procedures are maintained.
• Respond to change and growth as our organisation continues to develop.
• Work with your Regional Development Manager and national local coordinators to develop local responses to identified areas of need.
• Be comfortable holding courageous conversations (clear boundaries and confidentiality are a must).
• Be happy to travel. Based from our city center office, travel is required to full fill this position, locally within Auckland and occasionally out of region.

Requirements for this role

We seek applicants who have the following skills, knowledge and expertise:

• A good understanding / experience of working in the AOD and mental health sector. A professional qualification and registration is desirable (e.g, Social Work; AOD Practitioner; Counsellor).
• A passion for running, walking and connecting with the community.
• A full drivers license essential and have access to reliable transport.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence with computers, smart phones, and social media.
• Flexibility and motivation to respond positively in changing environments.
• The ability to consider creative solutions to issues and navigate hurdles.
• The ability to generate and create a safe space for individuals, whanau and community to flourish.

Position hours are required to be worked typically Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekend and evening work.

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Closing Date: 5pm Monday 31st August.

www.speedfreaks.org.nz